Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:

A change in the exchange rate of the Indian rupee and the British Pound from ₹95 for a pound to ₹100 for a pound will mean:

Options:

Indian exports to Britain will increase

Indian imports from Britain will increase

Indian exports to Britain will decrease

There will be no change in exports and imports between the two countries

Correct Answer:

Indian exports to Britain will increase

Explanation:

In the above question, we witness a devaluation/depreciation of the domestic currency. We know that devaluation/depreciation of currency is the increase in the exchange rate of 2 countries. It encourages the exports of the country. Devaluation/depreciation of domestic currency make exports cheaper for the foreign country residents, due to which the exports of domestic country increases. Goods which were available at 1 dollar for the foreign residents are now available at 1/2 dollar only because the domestic currency had devalued/depreciated ( earlier 1 dollar = Rs70, now 1 dollar = Rs140). Similarly, the imports become expensive for the domestic country, which results in decrease of imports. Earlier we had to pay Rs70 for importing a product worth 1 dollar, now that will increase to Rs140 due to devaluation/depreciation of domestic currency.