Question

3. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

i. The branch of knowledge which studies coins is called numismatics.

ii. The earliest coins called the punch marked were in silver and copper.

iii. Some earliest punch marked coins with inscriptions have been discovered.

• A. (a) i and ii only
• B. (b) i only
• C. (c) ii and iii only
• D. (d) i, ii and iii

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(a) i and ii only

Ans 3.A

Explanation:The branch of knowledge which studies coins is called numismatics.

Earliest coins, called punch marked, are in silver and copper. Some gold punch-marked coins are also reported to have been found, but they are very rare and their authenticity is doubtful. The punch-marked coins are the earliest coins of India and they bear only symbols on them. They do not bear any inscription on them.