History Trivia Quiz

History of Indian Currency & Economy Trivia Questions and Answers

Trace the evolution of Indian currency and economic policies from ancient times through modern day.

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Difficulty: Hard

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1
Medium

What was the primary currency in ancient India before the introduction of coined money?

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Medium

Which was the first empire in India to issue coins with the rulers' images?

3
Easy

In which year was the Reserve Bank of India established?

4
Easy

Which historical figure's image has predominantly appeared on modern Indian banknotes?

5
Medium

Who introduced the 'Rupiya' during Medieval India?

6
Hard

What was the Gold Standard Policy adopted by India?

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Medium

What significant economic event occurred in India in 1991?

8
Hard

Which act formally introduced decimalization of the Indian currency system?

9
Easy

When was the Indian Rupee symbol '₹' officially adopted?

10
Medium

What was the economic policy termed 'Licence Raj' in post-independent India?

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Medium

Which Mughal emperor first standardized the coinage system in India?

12
Easy

What major economic change occurred in India on November 8, 2016?

13
Medium

What was the purpose of introducing 'Mahatma Gandhi Series' banknotes in 1996?

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Hard

What does the term 'Punch-marked coins' refer to in the context of ancient Indian currency?

15
Hard

Which act led to the nationalization of banks in India?

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Medium

When was the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established?

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