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Q.1. The ancient Indian coins were called ________. (1 mark)
Q.2. Which of the following is a limitation of the barter system?(1 mark)
a) Universal acceptance
b) Double coincidence of wants
c) Standard of deferred payment
d) Store of value
Q.3. Which authority in India controls the issue of currency today? (1 mark)
a) State Bank of India
b) Reserve Bank of India
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Indian Mint
Q.4. The Junbeel Mela is held in ________ district of Assam. (1 mark)
Q.5. The ₹ symbol was designed by ________. (1 mark)
Q.6. How does money address the issue of portability in trade? (2 marks)
Q.7. What symbols were typically engraved on ancient Indian coins? (2 marks)
Q.8. Why is money considered a standard of deferred payment? (2 marks)
Q.9. How did the use of coinage enhance India’s maritime trade? (3 marks)
Q.10. Explain the socio-cultural significance of the Junbeel Mela. (3 marks)
Q.11. How do digital payment methods improve upon the barter system? (3 marks)
Q.12. Analyze the problems of the barter system that necessitated the invention of money. (5 marks)
Q.13. Evaluate the role of money’s evolution in shaping India’s trade and economy. (5 marks)
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