Exchange rate of which of the following currencies falls because of persistent balance of payments deficit ?
Correct answer: D. Soft currency
- A. Gold currency
- B. Hard currency
- C. Silver currency
- D. Soft currency
Explanation
A persistent balance-of-payments deficit increases demand for foreign currency and weakens the domestic currency, making it a soft currency. Hard currencies are generally strong and widely accepted in international transactions.
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