UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Economy
Question

Who maintains the foreign exchange reserve in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Reserve Bank of India

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Reserve Bank of India”.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) manages India's foreign exchange reserves for the Indian government.

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