Kerala PSC Previous Years Question Paper & Answer
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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Research Assistant (Numismatics)' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '138/2023/OL'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was ''. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question 138/2023/0ட
Paper Code:
Category 131/2021
Code:
Exam: Research Assistant (Numismatics)
Date of Test 04-08-2023
Department Archaeology
Question1:-Electrum was an alloy of which metals with which ancient coins were
produced in places like Asia Minor
A:-Gold and Copper
B:-Copper and Tin
C:-Gold and Silver
D:-Copper and Silver
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-Which one of the following statement is not true?
A:-Gold coins did not become very common until the time of Phillip ॥
B:-Roman emperor Nero lowered the silver content of the coins
C:-The Indo-Parthians used a Yellowish alloy of copper and zinc for the higher
token denominations
D:-Rome obtained most of its tin from increased exploitation of Spanish mines
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-Match the following:
(A) Attribution of lion (1) Protesilaos
(B) Attribution of Eagle (2) ھ٥
(C) Attribution of Ship (3) Hermes
(D) Attribution of Goat (4) Zeus
A:-(A)-2 (B)-3 (C)-1 (D)-4
B:-(A)-2 (B)-4 (C)-1 (D)-3
C:-(A)-4 (B)-2 (C)-3 (D)-4
D:-(A)-3 (B)-2 (C)-1 (D)-4
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Which one of the following coins issued by Alexander the Great the head
of Herakles appeared?
A:-Copper and Bronze coins
B:-Silver and Copper coins
C:-Bronze and Gold coins
D:-Gold and Silver coins