Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:

Which of the following is revaluation of currency in fixed exchange rate system?

Options:

The price of domestic currency is pegged with two or more foreign currencies

When the government decreased the exchange rate

When the government increases the exchange rate

The price of domestic currency in terms of foreign currency increases.

Correct Answer:

When the government decreased the exchange rate

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → When the government decreased the exchange rate

  • Devaluation (Increase in rate): If the rate moves from 1 dollar =70 to 80, the rate has increased. This makes the domestic currency cheaper/weaker because you need more of it to buy one dollar.

  • Revaluation (Decrease in rate): If the rate moves from dollar =70 to 60, the rate has decreased. This makes the domestic currency costlier/stronger because you need fewer units of it to buy one dollar. 

NCERT: "In a fixed exchange rate system, when some government action increases the exchange rate (thereby, making domestic currency cheaper) is called Devaluation. On the other hand, a Revaluation is said to occur, when the Government decreases the exchange rate (thereby, making domestic currency costlier) in a fixed exchange rate system."