UPPCS · Question 116
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The value of national currency determined by demand and supply of foreign currency is called flexible exchange rate. Reason (R): Demand and supply of the foreign currency is being determined by the Central Bank. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Answer: (D) (A) is true, but (R) is false
Explanation
Under a flexible regime, market forces set the rate. The central bank only intervenes; it does not determine demand and supply.