In which one of the following countries is rupee its currency?
- ABhutan
- BMalaysia
- CMaldives
- DSeychellesCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is Seychelles because its official currency is the Seychellois Rupee. While several countries use a currency named rupee, Bhutan uses the Ngultrum, Malaysia uses the Ringgit, and the Maldives uses the Rufiyaa. Therefore, among the given options, only Seychelles uses the rupee.
Related questions
More UPSC Prelims practice from the same subject and topic.
- Prelims 2003GS1economy
With reference to Government of India’s I decisions regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the year 2001-02, consider the following statements: 1. Out of the 100% FDI allowed by India in tea…
- Prelims 2003GS1economy
Assertion (A): During the year 2001 - 02, the value of India's total exports declined, registering a negative growth of 2.17%. Reason (R): During the year 2001 - 02, negative growth in exports was wit…
- Prelims 2003GS1economy
Assertion (A): The new EXIM Policy is liberal, market oriented and favours global trade. Reason (R): GATT has played a significant role in the liberalisation of economy.
- Prelims 2003GS1economy
Consider the following statements: 1. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production process. 2. Bagasse obtained in the sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for the sugar fact…
- Prelims 2003GS1economy
Match List I and (High Officials) with List II (Organisation) select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List I High officials (Organisation) A. C P Jain 1. Indian Airlines B. S R…
- Prelims 2003GS1economy
In India, the first bank of limited liability managed by Indians and founded in 1881 was