UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    Which one of the following items has been called Yavanapriya?

    A)  Pearl              

    B)  Ivory               

    C)  Silk                

    D)  Indian pepper   

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Spices exported from India to the Roman Empire. Pepper was most important item of export to Greece and Rome. Its export was in such abundant quantity that it was called Yavanapriya in the Indian literature.


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