Question

Assertion (A): In 1991, as an immediate measure to resolve the Balance of Payments crisis, the rupee was devalued against foreign currencies.

Reason (R): Devaluation of currency was eminent, to replenish the deteriorated foreign exchange reserves.

Options

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

• Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).