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Which of the following best explains why a country with a fixed exchange rate system might experience currency depreciation?

hard Q9 of 15
Economic Awareness - Sectors of Indian Economy
Which of the following best explains why a country with a fixed exchange rate system might experience currency depreciation?
APersistent balance of payments deficit depletes reserves
BCentral bank intervenes to buy domestic currency
CGovernment increases foreign exchange reserves
DIncrease in foreign direct investment inflows
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand fixed exchange rate system

    In fixed system, central bank maintains currency value by using reserves.
  2. Step 2: Analyze causes of depreciation under fixed regime

    Persistent balance of payments deficit forces central bank to use reserves to support currency, depleting reserves and causing depreciation pressure.
  3. Step 3: Evaluate other options

    Increasing reserves or buying domestic currency supports currency; FDI inflows strengthen currency.
  4. Final Answer:

    Persistent balance of payments deficit depletes reserves → Option A
  5. Quick Check:

    Balance of payments deficit = currency depreciation pressure ✅
Quick Trick: Deficit drains reserves, weakening fixed currency.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing reserve accumulation with depreciation cause.
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