In ancient days, which one of the following was used as currency?
A
Pila
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B
Octopus
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C
Cypraea
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is CCypraea Cypraea is a genus of small to medium-sized snails belongs to the class of Gastropoda of phylum Mollusca. Cypraea moneta is also known as 'money cowry' once used for currency in some parts of Africa, Asia and Oceania. Hence, option C is the correct option.