Republic of India Coins

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What was the first coin issued by the Republic of India?

  1. One Rupee

  2. Two Rupees

  3. Five Rupees

  4. Ten Rupees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first coin issued by the Republic of India was the One Rupee coin in 1950.

Which metal was used to make the first coins of the Republic of India?

  1. Copper

  2. Silver

  3. Nickel

  4. Bronze


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first coins of the Republic of India were made of silver.

What was the design of the first One Rupee coin of the Republic of India?

  1. Lion Capital of Ashoka

  2. Chakra

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Indian Flag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first One Rupee coin of the Republic of India featured the Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse side.

When was the first commemorative coin issued by the Republic of India?

  1. 1950

  2. 1955

  3. 1960

  4. 1965


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first commemorative coin issued by the Republic of India was the One Rupee coin commemorating the 2500th anniversary of the birth of Lord Buddha in 1955.

What was the metal used to make the first commemorative coin of the Republic of India?

  1. Copper

  2. Silver

  3. Nickel

  4. Bronze


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first commemorative coin of the Republic of India was made of silver.

What was the design of the first commemorative coin of the Republic of India?

  1. Lion Capital of Ashoka

  2. Chakra

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Indian Flag


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The first commemorative coin of the Republic of India featured Lord Buddha on the obverse side.

When was the first gold coin issued by the Republic of India?

  1. 1957

  2. 1962

  3. 1967

  4. 1972


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first gold coin issued by the Republic of India was the Ten Rupees coin in 1962.

What was the design of the first Ten Rupees gold coin of the Republic of India?

  1. Lion Capital of Ashoka

  2. Chakra

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Indian Flag


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first Ten Rupees gold coin of the Republic of India featured Mahatma Gandhi on the obverse side.

When was the first platinum coin issued by the Republic of India?

  1. 2004

  2. 2009

  3. 2014

  4. 2019


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first platinum coin issued by the Republic of India was the One Hundred Rupees coin in 2004.

What was the design of the first One Hundred Rupees platinum coin of the Republic of India?

  1. Lion Capital of Ashoka

  2. Chakra

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Indian Flag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first One Hundred Rupees platinum coin of the Republic of India featured the Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse side.

When was the first bimetallic coin issued by the Republic of India?

  1. 1982

  2. 1987

  3. 1992

  4. 1997


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first bimetallic coin issued by the Republic of India was the Five Rupees coin in 1982.

What was the design of the first Five Rupees bimetallic coin of the Republic of India?

  1. Lion Capital of Ashoka

  2. Chakra

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Indian Flag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Five Rupees bimetallic coin of the Republic of India featured the Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse side.

When was the first coin with a square shape issued by the Republic of India?

  1. 1972

  2. 1977

  3. 1982

  4. 1987


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first coin with a square shape issued by the Republic of India was the Twenty Paise coin in 1972.

What was the design of the first Twenty Paise square coin of the Republic of India?

  1. Lion Capital of Ashoka

  2. Chakra

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Indian Flag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Twenty Paise square coin of the Republic of India featured the Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse side.

When was the first coin with a heptagonal shape issued by the Republic of India?

  1. 2010

  2. 2015

  3. 2020

  4. 2025


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first coin with a heptagonal shape issued by the Republic of India was the Five Rupees coin in 2010.

What was the design of the first Five Rupees heptagonal coin of the Republic of India?

  1. Lion Capital of Ashoka

  2. Chakra

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Indian Flag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Five Rupees heptagonal coin of the Republic of India featured the Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse side.

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