CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 63

Topic: History

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Q63

With reference to the Indo-Roman trade in ancient India, the term ‘aurei’ refers to :

  1. (a) Perfume
  2. (b) Wine
  3. (c) Black Pepper
  4. (d) CoinsCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) Coins

  1. Aurei is the plural of aureus, a Roman gold coin.
  2. In Indo-Roman trade, the term refers to coinage rather than an imported or exported commodity such as wine or pepper.