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If the rupees per US Dollar exchange rate changes from Rs. 60 to Rs. 65 in a time period by the market forces, it implies1. Appreciation of Rupee2. No change in exchange rate3. Depreciation of Rupee4. Devaluation of Rupee

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Depreciation of Rupee

The correct answer is Depreciation of Rupee.

  • The term devaluation is used when the government reduces the value of a currency under a Fixed-Rate System.
  • When the value of the currency falls under the Floating Rate System and due to market forces, it is called depreciation.
  • Depreciation takes place under flexible exchange rate system.
  • If the rupees per US Dollar exchange rate changes from Rs. 60 to Rs. 65 in a time period by the market forces, it implies Depreciation of Rupee
  • Devaluation is the process of reducing a country's exchange rate in the international market while keeping the internal value unchanged.
  • The rupee was devalued first in 1966 by 57% from Rs. 4.76 to 7.50 against the US dollar.
  • In the year 1991, the rupee was again devalued by 19.5% from Rs.20.5 to Rs.24.5 against the US dollar.
  • Some of the objectives of Devaluation-
    • correcting the balance of payment.
    • for increasing the exports
    • for decreasing imports


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