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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

What does the field of numismatics primarily study?

Options:

Ancient scripts and manuscripts

Historical monuments and artifacts

Coins, including scripts, images, and metallurgical analysis

Ancient literature and cultural practices

Correct Answer:

Coins, including scripts, images, and metallurgical analysis

Explanation:

Numismatics is the study of coins. This discipline encompasses the examination of visual elements like scripts and images present on the coins, metallurgical analysis of their composition, and a profound exploration of the various contexts in which these ancient artifacts have been unearthed.