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Question
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India’s voting rights at the International Monetary Fund increased from 2.3 % to
Options
2.8%
2.4%
2.6%
2.5%
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Solution
2.6%
Explanation:
India's voting rights increased by 0.3% from the current 2.3% to 2.6%
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