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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
15 December, 2025
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Q1. Which ruler’s name was inscribed on the seven Kushan gold coins found at Khatima?
(A) Vasu
(B) Kanishka
(C) Huvishka
(D) Vasudeva II
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Explanation: Documentary evidence indicates that seven gold coins found at Khatima bear the name of King Vasu. This points to the geographical spread of local royal names or administrative authority. Coins of Kanishka, Huvishka, and Vasudeva II have also been discovered from different locations, but the seven gold coins from Khatima specifically mention Vasu. Hence, option (A) is correct.
Q2. From which place were Kanishka’s Nanak (gold) coins discovered?
(A) Kashipur
(B) Kotdwar
(C) Muni ki Reti
(D) Khatima
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Explanation: Records state that Kanishka’s gold coins (Nanak coins) were discovered at Kashipur. This highlights the circulation of Kanishka’s currency and his commercial and political reach, particularly in the Terai region. Although coins of other rulers were found at other sites, Kanishka’s Nanak coins are specifically associated with Kashipur. Therefore, option (A) is correct.
Q3. Kushan-period remains were obtained from excavations at which of the following places?
(A) Moradhwaj, Panduwala, Virbhadra, and Bharat Mandir
(B) Muni ki Reti, Khatima, Kashipur, and Kotdwar
(C) Rishikesh, Athur, Almora, and Thatyud
(D) Peshawar, Purushapura, Bharhut, and Mathura
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Explanation: Excavation reports mention that Kushan-period remains were recovered from Moradhwaj, Panduwala, Virbhadra, and Bharat Mandir. These sites yielded archaeological layers containing Kushan-era material evidence. While option (B) includes sites where coins were found, they are not clearly cited as excavation sites yielding structural remains. Options (C) and (D) either mix unrelated sites or do not correspond to the specific context. Hence, option (A) is the most accurate.
Q4. Which statement most accurately reflects the Kushan influence over the Silk Route?
(A) Kanishka was the sole ruler who controlled the Silk Route
(B) Control of the Silk Route ended after the Kushans
(C) The Kushans had no control over the Silk Route
(D) The Silk Route was ruled only by Vasudeva II
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Explanation: The evidence indicates that Kanishka exercised control over the Silk Route, which is why he is highlighted as a prominent ruler. This control is associated with economic prosperity and the widespread circulation of gold coins. Option (B) lacks firm evidence, option (C) contradicts historical data, and option (D) exaggerates Vasudeva II’s role. Thus, option (A) is the most logical and well-supported choice.
Q5. Based on available evidence, which aspect of the importance of Kushan gold coins is most firmly established?
(A) Coins provide only religious information, not economic data
(B) Gold coins offer strong evidence of political authority, economic prosperity, and international trade networks
(C) Gold coins were confined only to the Prayag region and had no connection with the Terai
(D) Gold coins were minted only for religious donations and not used as currency
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Explanation: The geographical spread of gold coin discoveries (Kashipur, Muni ki Reti, Khatima, etc.), inscriptions of rulers’ names (Kanishka, Huvishka, Vasu, Vasudeva II), and links to Silk Route control collectively demonstrate that these coins were not merely religious symbols. They represent political dominance, economic prosperity, and international trade structures. Options (A), (C), and (D) offer limited or incorrect interpretations. Therefore, option (B) is the most comprehensive and evidence-based conclusion.
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