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Q. Assertion (A): The Kushanas issued a large number of gold coins. Reason (R): The period was marked by flourishing trade

A
Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
C
A is true but R is false
D
A is false but R is true

Correct Answer

Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

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