Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

What fraction of a rupee is one anna, which was a part of the old currency system of India?

Options:

$\frac{1}{16}th$ of a rupee

$\frac{1}{20}th$ of a rupee

$\frac{1}{10}th$ of a rupee

$\frac{1}{6}th$ of a rupee

Correct Answer:

$\frac{1}{16}th$ of a rupee

Explanation:

One anna is 1/16th of a rupee.

The old currency system of India was based on the rupee, which was divided into 16 annas. One anna was further divided into 4 paise. The decimal system of currency was introduced in India in 1957, and the anna was demonetized.