ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MONETARY POLICY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fiat Money
A
something accepted by all parties as payment for goods and services
B
money in the form of coins made from silver or gold
C
a common denominator that can be used to express worth in terms that most individuals understand
D
money by government decree
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A fiat money is a type of currency that is declared legal tender by a government but has no intrinsic or fixed value and is not backed by any tangible asset, such as gold or silver.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fiat money is a type of currency that is not backed by a commodity, such as gold or silver. It is typically designated by the issuing government to be legal tender.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fiat money is a government-issued currency that is not backed by a physical commodity, such as gold or silver, but rather by the government that issued it.

Detailed explanation-4: -That means, the government declares fiat money to be legal tender, which requires all people and firms within the country to accept it as a means of payment. For example: A 10 Rupee note in India issued by RBI & is signed by the Governer of RBI & is guaranteed by RBI.

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