ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In a floating regime, exchange rates are generally determined by the market forces of supply and demand for foreign exchange. For many years, floating exchange rates have been the regime used by the world’s major currencies – that is, the US dollar, the euro area’s euro, the Japanese yen and the UK pound sterling.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ans. Foreign exchange rate is determined by the market forces of demand and supply in foreign exchange market. The point where demand and supply of foreign exchange meet, gives the equilibrium rate of exchange as shown in figure and quantity of foreign exchange.

Detailed explanation-3: -The foreign exchange market (Forex, FX, or currency market) is a global decentralized or over-the-counter (OTC) market for the trading of currencies. This market determines foreign exchange rates for every currency. It includes all aspects of buying, selling and exchanging currencies at current or determined prices.

Detailed explanation-4: -(b) The foreign exchange rate is determined by the demand and supply.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Reserve Bank of India, is the custodian of the country’s foreign exchange reserves and is vested with the responsibility of managing their investment. The legal provisions governing management of foreign exchange reserves are laid down in the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.