Coinage of Modern India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the coinage of modern India. It covers various aspects of Indian numismatics, including the history, designs, and significance of coins issued during the British Raj and post-independence India.
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When was the first modern coin issued in India?

  1. 1835

  2. 1858

  3. 1861

  4. 1870


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first modern coin issued in India was the one-rupee coin in 1835. It featured the effigy of King William IV on the obverse and the East India Company's seal on the reverse.

Which British monarch's effigy was featured on the coins issued during the British Raj?

  1. Queen Victoria

  2. King George V

  3. King Edward VII

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The effigies of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and King George V were featured on the coins issued during the British Raj.

What was the most common metal used for minting coins in British India?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. Nickel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Silver was the most common metal used for minting coins in British India. Gold and copper were also used, but to a lesser extent.

Which Indian leader's portrait was featured on the first coin issued by the Republic of India?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The portrait of Mahatma Gandhi was featured on the first coin issued by the Republic of India in 1950.

What is the name of the series of coins issued by the Government of India to commemorate the country's independence?

  1. Independence Coinage Series

  2. Republic Coinage Series

  3. Gandhi Coinage Series

  4. Bharat Coinage Series


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Independence Coinage Series was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the country's independence in 1947.

Which metal is primarily used for minting coins in modern India?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. Stainless Steel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stainless steel is primarily used for minting coins in modern India due to its durability and resistance to corrosion.

What is the name of the institution responsible for minting coins in India?

  1. Reserve Bank of India

  2. Ministry of Finance

  3. Government of India Mint

  4. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Government of India Mint is responsible for minting coins in India.

Which Indian city is home to the oldest mint in the country?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The oldest mint in India is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

What is the name of the commemorative coin issued by the Government of India to mark the 50th anniversary of the country's independence?

  1. Golden Jubilee Coin

  2. Silver Jubilee Coin

  3. Diamond Jubilee Coin

  4. Platinum Jubilee Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golden Jubilee Coin was issued by the Government of India to mark the 50th anniversary of the country's independence in 1997.

Which Indian coin features the image of the Konark Sun Temple?

  1. One Rupee Coin

  2. Two Rupee Coin

  3. Five Rupee Coin

  4. Ten Rupee Coin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The image of the Konark Sun Temple is featured on the ten-rupee coin issued by the Government of India.

What is the name of the commemorative coin issued by the Government of India to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. Gandhi Jayanti Coin

  2. Bapu Coin

  3. Mahatma Gandhi Coin

  4. Father of the Nation Coin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bapu Coin was issued by the Government of India to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019.

Which Indian coin features the image of the Indian rhinoceros?

  1. One Rupee Coin

  2. Two Rupee Coin

  3. Five Rupee Coin

  4. Ten Rupee Coin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The image of the Indian rhinoceros is featured on the five-rupee coin issued by the Government of India.

What is the name of the commemorative coin issued by the Government of India to mark the 75th anniversary of the country's independence?

  1. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Coin

  2. Amrit Mahotsav Coin

  3. Independence Day Coin

  4. Republic Day Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Coin was issued by the Government of India to mark the 75th anniversary of the country's independence in 2022.

Which Indian coin features the image of the Red Fort?

  1. One Rupee Coin

  2. Two Rupee Coin

  3. Five Rupee Coin

  4. Ten Rupee Coin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The image of the Red Fort is featured on the two-rupee coin issued by the Government of India.

What is the name of the commemorative coin issued by the Government of India to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru?

  1. Nehru Jayanti Coin

  2. Pandit Nehru Coin

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru Coin

  4. First Prime Minister of India Coin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pandit Nehru Coin was issued by the Government of India to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1989.

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