Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Country) | (Currency) | ||
| (A) | Japan | (I) | Birr |
| (B) | Ethiopia | (II) | New Shekel |
| (C) | Israel | (III) | Euro |
| (D) | Cyprus | (IV) | Yen |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(A) Japan — this matches (IV) Yen. The yen has been Japan's currency since 1871; its symbol is ¥.
(B) Ethiopia — this matches (I) Birr. The birr is issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia.
(C) Israel — this matches (II) New Shekel. The new Israeli shekel replaced the old shekel in 1986.
(D) Cyprus — this matches (III) Euro. Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004 and adopted the euro in 2008, replacing the Cypriot pound.