Token Coins

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What is the primary purpose of a token coin?

  1. To commemorate an event or person

  2. To facilitate trade and commerce

  3. To serve as a form of currency

  4. To be used as a gambling chip


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Token coins are primarily used to commemorate an event or person, rather than for trade or currency purposes.

When were token coins first introduced in India?

  1. 17th century

  2. 18th century

  3. 19th century

  4. 20th century


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Token coins were first introduced in India during the 17th century.

Which of the following is NOT a common material used to make token coins?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. Plastic


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plastic is not a common material used to make token coins.

What is the term used to describe the study of token coins?

  1. Numismatics

  2. Philately

  3. Exonumia

  4. Heraldry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The study of token coins is known as exonumia.

Which Indian ruler is known for issuing the largest number of token coins?

  1. Akbar

  2. Shivaji

  3. Tipu Sultan

  4. Ranjit Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tipu Sultan is known for issuing the largest number of token coins.

What is the name of the token coin issued by the British East India Company to commemorate the Battle of Plassey?

  1. The Plassey Medal

  2. The Clive Medal

  3. The Bengal Medal

  4. The East India Company Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Plassey Medal was issued by the British East India Company to commemorate the Battle of Plassey.

Which token coin was issued to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India?

  1. The Delhi Durbar Medal

  2. The Victoria Medal

  3. The Empress of India Medal

  4. The Golden Jubilee Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Delhi Durbar Medal was issued to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India.

What is the name of the token coin issued by the Indian National Congress to commemorate the Indian Independence Movement?

  1. The Swaraj Medal

  2. The Congress Medal

  3. The Gandhi Medal

  4. The Nehru Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Swaraj Medal was issued by the Indian National Congress to commemorate the Indian Independence Movement.

Which token coin was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Indian Independence?

  1. The Silver Jubilee Medal

  2. The Independence Day Medal

  3. The Republic Day Medal

  4. The Gandhi Jayanti Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Silver Jubilee Medal was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Indian Independence.

What is the name of the token coin issued by the Reserve Bank of India to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Indian Independence?

  1. The Golden Jubilee Medal

  2. The Independence Day Medal

  3. The Republic Day Medal

  4. The Gandhi Jayanti Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golden Jubilee Medal was issued by the Reserve Bank of India to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Indian Independence.

Which token coin was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence?

  1. The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Medal

  2. The Independence Day Medal

  3. The Republic Day Medal

  4. The Gandhi Jayanti Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Medal was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence.

What is the name of the token coin issued by the Reserve Bank of India to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi's birth?

  1. The Gandhi Centenary Medal

  2. The Independence Day Medal

  3. The Republic Day Medal

  4. The Gandhi Jayanti Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gandhi Centenary Medal was issued by the Reserve Bank of India to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi's birth.

Which token coin was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Indian National Congress?

  1. The Congress Sesquicentennial Medal

  2. The Independence Day Medal

  3. The Republic Day Medal

  4. The Gandhi Jayanti Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Congress Sesquicentennial Medal was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Indian National Congress.

What is the name of the token coin issued by the Reserve Bank of India to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Plassey?

  1. The Plassey Bicentennial Medal

  2. The Independence Day Medal

  3. The Republic Day Medal

  4. The Gandhi Jayanti Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Plassey Bicentennial Medal was issued by the Reserve Bank of India to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Plassey.

Which token coin was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak?

  1. The Guru Nanak Quadricentennial Medal

  2. The Independence Day Medal

  3. The Republic Day Medal

  4. The Gandhi Jayanti Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guru Nanak Quadricentennial Medal was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak.

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