British India Coins

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Which coin was introduced in British India in 1835?

  1. Rupee

  2. Mohur

  3. Anna

  4. Pice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rupee was introduced in British India in 1835 as the standard currency.

What was the value of one anna in British India?

  1. 1/12 of a rupee

  2. 1/16 of a rupee

  3. 1/24 of a rupee

  4. 1/32 of a rupee


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One anna was equal to 1/16 of a rupee in British India.

Which coin was commonly used for small transactions in British India?

  1. Rupee

  2. Mohur

  3. Anna

  4. Pice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pice was commonly used for small transactions in British India.

What was the value of one mohur in British India?

  1. 15 rupees

  2. 10 rupees

  3. 5 rupees

  4. 2 rupees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One mohur was equal to 15 rupees in British India.

Which coin was made of gold in British India?

  1. Rupee

  2. Mohur

  3. Anna

  4. Pice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The mohur was made of gold in British India.

What was the value of one rupee in British India in 1900?

  1. 16 annas

  2. 12 annas

  3. 8 annas

  4. 4 annas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One rupee was equal to 16 annas in British India in 1900.

Which coin was introduced in British India in 1861?

  1. Rupee

  2. Mohur

  3. Anna

  4. Pice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pice was introduced in British India in 1861.

What was the value of one pice in British India?

  1. 1/192 of a rupee

  2. 1/128 of a rupee

  3. 1/64 of a rupee

  4. 1/32 of a rupee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One pice was equal to 1/192 of a rupee in British India.

Which coin was made of silver in British India?

  1. Rupee

  2. Mohur

  3. Anna

  4. Pice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rupee was made of silver in British India.

What was the value of one anna in British India in 1870?

  1. 1/12 of a rupee

  2. 1/16 of a rupee

  3. 1/24 of a rupee

  4. 1/32 of a rupee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One anna was equal to 1/12 of a rupee in British India in 1870.

Which coin was the largest denomination coin in British India?

  1. Rupee

  2. Mohur

  3. Anna

  4. Pice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The mohur was the largest denomination coin in British India.

What was the value of one mohur in British India in 1890?

  1. 15 rupees

  2. 10 rupees

  3. 5 rupees

  4. 2 rupees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One mohur was equal to 15 rupees in British India in 1890.

Which coin was made of copper in British India?

  1. Rupee

  2. Mohur

  3. Anna

  4. Pice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pice was made of copper in British India.

What was the value of one pice in British India in 1910?

  1. 1/192 of a rupee

  2. 1/128 of a rupee

  3. 1/64 of a rupee

  4. 1/32 of a rupee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One pice was equal to 1/192 of a rupee in British India in 1910.

Which coin was the smallest denomination coin in British India?

  1. Rupee

  2. Mohur

  3. Anna

  4. Pice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pice was the smallest denomination coin in British India.

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