Previous year MCQs

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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A. Abdus Samad
B. Abul Hasan
C. Aqa Riza
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Codes:
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  2. B) 2 and 3
  3. C) 3 and 4
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3. for focussing on removal of regional disparities.
4. for maximizing the utilization of available resources.

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