Convertibility of rupee implies

Convertibility of rupee implies

being able to convert rupee notes into gold
allowing the value of rupee to be fixed by market forces
freely permitting the conversion of rupee to other currencies and vice versa
developing an international market for currencies in India
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2015
The correct option is C. Convertibility of rupee implies freely permitting the conversion of rupee to other currencies and vice versa.
– Currency convertibility refers to the ease with which a domestic currency can be exchanged for foreign currencies.
– Full convertibility means the currency can be freely exchanged for any purpose (trade, services, capital flows).
– Partial convertibility imposes restrictions on certain types of transactions, usually capital account transactions.
– India currently has full current account convertibility (for trade in goods and services) and partial capital account convertibility (restrictions apply to certain capital flows).
Option A relates to the outdated Gold Standard. Option B describes a floating exchange rate system, which is distinct from convertibility, although often associated with it. Option D describes the development of financial markets, which can be facilitated by convertibility but is not its definition. Option C accurately captures the essence of currency convertibility in the modern context.
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