CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE BEGGAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which currency is mentioned in the story?
A
rupee
B
euro
C
dollar
D
rouble
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Russian Ruble refers to Russia’s currency. Coming into use in the 14th century, the ruble is the second oldest currency after the Sterling Pound. In 1704, it became the first European currency to be decimalized, when the ruble was equivalent to 100 kopeks.

Detailed explanation-2: -ruble, also spelled rouble, the monetary unit of Russia (and the former Soviet Union) and Belarus (spelled rubel). The origins of the Russian ruble as a designation of silver weight can be traced to the 13th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ruble sign, ₽, is the currency sign used for the Russian ruble, the official currency of Russia.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ruble is the currency of the Russian Federation. The ruble has been used since the 13th century, making it the second-oldest national currency still in existence, behind the British pound.

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