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Consider the following statements with respect to post Mauryan period:
1. The post Mauryan era is considered the Mercantile age in the history of India.
2. India had a favourable balance of trade with Rome.

Which of the above is/are correct?

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1 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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None
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Solution

The correct option is C 1 and 2 only
Post-Mauryan period is considered the ‘Mercantile age of India’ because of thriving trade. There was an increase in trading activities and an expansion in range of exports and imports. Pliny from Rome wrote about favourable balance of trade for India.

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