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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
13 December, 2025
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Q1. How many gold coins of which ruler were found at Muni ki Reti, and in which year?
(A) Huvishka — 44 gold coins — 1972
(B) Kanishka — 44 gold coins — 1960
(C) Vasudeva II — 3 gold coins — 1972
(D) Wasu — 7 gold coins — 1960
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Explanation: According to recorded information, 44 gold coins of Huvishka were found at Muni ki Reti in 1972. This discovery indicates the rise of Huvishka and the abundance of Kushana gold coinage. In option (B), the year and ruler do not match. In option (C), the 3 gold coins of Vasudeva II were found at the Govishan mound, not at Muni ki Reti, and the year given is also incorrect. Option (D) confuses the 7 gold coins found at Khatima related to Wasu with the year 1960. Therefore, (A) is the factually correct answer.
Q2. Which deity’s image was engraved on the coins found at the Govishan mound, and to which ruler did they belong?
(A) Shiva and Nandi — Vasudeva II
(B) Vishnu and Garuda — Kanishka
(C) Indra and elephant — Huvishka
(D) Brahma and lotus — Wasu
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Explanation: The information clearly states that the three gold coins obtained from the Govishan mound carried the image of Shiva and Nandi, and they belonged to Vasudeva II. This symbolic depiction suggests the religious inclination or patronage of Vasudeva II. The deity–ruler combinations given in the other options are not supported by available facts. Thus, (A) is the accurate answer.
Q3. Who is considered the most powerful ruler of the Kushana Empire, and which city is stated to be his capital?
(A) Huvishka — Kashipur
(B) Vasudeva II — Purushpur/Peshawar
(C) Kanishka — Purushpur/Peshawar
(D) Wasu — Muni ki Reti
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Explanation: Based on the empire’s influence, the wide circulation of his coins, and control over the Silk Route, Kanishka is regarded as the most powerful ruler of the Kushanas. His capital is said to be Purushpur (identified with present-day Peshawar). Although Huvishka succeeded Kanishka, the title of the strongest ruler is attributed to Kanishka. Vasudeva II and Wasu are associated with specific local gold coin findings but are not considered dominant rulers of the entire Kushana Empire. Therefore, (C) is the correct answer.
Q4. Why are the Kushanas regarded as the group that issued the purest gold coins in India?
(A) Because their gold coins had wide geographical circulation and high-quality engraving
(B) Because only local deities were depicted on their coins
(C) Because their coins were made only of copper
(D) Because their coins were preserved only in monasteries
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Explanation: The available facts indicate that the Kushanas issued exceptionally pure gold coins. Their fineness, as well as their wide distribution, reflects their economic strength and control over international trade—particularly the Silk Route. Option (B) does not relate to coin purity. Option (C) is incorrect because it focuses on copper coins, whereas the question concerns gold coinage. Option (D) speaks only of preservation, not purity or circulation. Hence, (A) is the most logical and factually accurate answer.
Q5. Which ruler started the Shaka Era in 78 CE, and who was his successor?
(A) Kanishka — Huvishka
(B) Huvishka — Vasudeva II
(C) Wasu — Kanishka
(D) Vasudeva II — Huvishka
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Explanation: As stated, Kanishka started the Shaka Era in 78 CE, and his successor was Huvishka. These details are supported by both numismatic and traditional historical sources. Options (B) and (D) reverse or distort the line of succession, while (C) incorrectly places Wasu before Kanishka, which is not historically accurate. Thus, (A) is the correct answer.
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