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The term 'Nishka', which originally denoted a type of gold ornament in the early Vedic period, gradually evolved to mean:
A. A standard unit of agricultural land measurement
B. A specific type of coin or currency used in trade✓ Correct Answer
C. A royal decree issued by the tribal assembly
D. A ritualistic fire altar used in sacrifices
💡 Solution & Explanation
Nishka originally referred to a gold necklace or ornament during the early Vedic age but transformed into a standardized unit of currency and medium of exchange in later periods. It did not denote agricultural land measurements or ritualistic altars, which had separate Vedic terminology.
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