Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:

Which of the following statements is true?

Statement 1- The rate at which currency of one country is converted into currency of other country, is called as foreign exchange rate.

Statement 2- There are 2 types of foreign exchange rate system i.e. Fixed and Formal exchange rate system.

Options:

Only statement 1 is true

Only statement 2 is true

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

Neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is true

Correct Answer:

Only statement 1 is true

Explanation:
  • Statement 1 is true. The rate at which currency of one country is converted into the currency of another country is indeed called the foreign exchange rate.
  • Statement 2 is false. There are 3 types:
    • Fixed exchange rate system
    • Flexible exchange rate system
    • Managed floating rate system
  • "Formal exchange rate system" is not a recognized term.