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Question
______ are termed as Legal Tender Money.
Options
Demand deposits
Time Deposits
Inter-bank deposits
Currency Notes
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Solution
Currency Notes are termed as Legal Tender Money.
Explanation:
Currency notes are referred to as Legal Tender Money. This means they are legally recognized as a honest payment method for debt settlement and must be accepted in transactions. Paper currency and coins are both considered legal tender.
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