Match List - I with List - II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

(A) Kushanas - (IV) Gold coins:

• The Kushanas were known for issuing gold coins. One of the famous gold coins associated with the Kushanas is the dinar.

(B) Shakas - (III) Silver coins:

• The Shakas, also known as the Scythians, were associated with issuing silver coins. They were known for their silver drachms.

(C) Indo Greeks - (II) Names and images of rulers:

• The Indo-Greeks often featured the names and images of rulers on their coins. This practice reflected the influence of Hellenistic traditions in their numismatic art.

(D) Yaudheyas - (I) Copper coins:

• The Yaudheyas, an ancient Indian warrior clan, were known for issuing copper coins. The coins often featured intricate designs and symbols associated with their culture.

These associations between the historical groups and the types of coins they minted are based on archaeological and numismatic evidence from the respective periods.

So, the correct option is [2].