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Ancient Economy, Society, Science and Technology · Mahajanapadas and Rise of States
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Mahajanapadas and Rise of States

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Consider the following statements : I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, kamsa, and kakanika. II. The literary evidence from Pali texts is corroborated by archaeological evidence of punch-marked coins from many sites, most of them made of silver. The above statements have been associated with which of the following ? 1. Emergence of urban life 2. Transition to money economy Select the answer using the code given below :

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Question 3 · Ancient Economy, Society, Science and Technology · History & Culture · UPSC Prelims 2026 (GS)

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