1. Who inscribed the name of the Khalifa of Baghdad on his coins?
- Alauddin Khilji
- Iltutmish
- Qutub-ud-din
- Balban
Answer: Iltutmish
2. The king of the Vijayanagar empire, Krishnadevaraya, issued which type of coins?
- BalaKrishna
- Venkatesha
- Hanuman
- Both 1 & 2
Answer: Both 1 & 2
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3. Which motif of the goddess was inscribed on Rajput kings’ coins?
- Laxmi
- Durga
- Kali
- Chamunda
Answer: Laxmi
4. In which category can the coins issued by Iltutmish be correctly placed?
- Persian Silver
- Arabic Silver
- Afghani Gold
- Ethiopian style
Answer: Arabic Silver
5. Who introduced the “Rupee” in India for the first time?
- Akbar
- Alauddin Khilji
- Sher Shah Suri
- Shah Jahan
Answer: Sher Shah Suri
6. Who among the following Sultans of Delhi Sultanate introduced new coins “Adha and Bikh”?
- Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq II
- Firoz Shah Tughlaq
- Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
- Mahmud Tughlaq
Answer: Firoz Shah Tughlaq
7. Who among the following rulers issued Hanuman type of coins?
- Harihara & Bukka
- Krishnadevaraya
- Achyuta Raya
- Tirumala Raya
Answer: Harihara & Bukka
8. Which of the following Sultans of Delhi Sultanate issued copper coins instead of silver and gold coins?
- Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq II
- Firoz Shah Tughlaq
- Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
- Muhammud Shah Tughlaq
Answer: Mohammad-bin Tughlaq
9. Which metal was used to mint the Maratha coin of Peshwas called “Shivrai”?
- Gold
- Copper
- Silver
- Gold-Copper Alloy
Answer: Copper
10. What was the name of the silver coin introduced during the reign of Sultan Mohammad-bin Tughlaq?
- Adi
- Dinar
- Adha
- Bikh
Answer: Adi
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