UPSC Prelims 2003 Q38: Geography – Economic & Mineral Geography
In which one of the following countries is rupee its currency?
- (a) Bhutan
- (b) Malaysia
- (c) Maldives
- (d) Seychelles
Answer: (d) Seychelles
Explanation
Countries whose currency is the rupee
| Country | Currency |
|---|---|
| Seychelles | Seychelles rupee |
| Bhutan | Ngultrum |
| Malaysia | Ringgit |
| Maldives | Rufiyaa |
Among the options, the Seychelles uses the rupee as its currency, called the Seychelles rupee, while the other three countries use the ngultrum, ringgit and rufiyaa respectively.
Answer: (d) Seychelles.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Bhutan uses the ngultrum.
- (b) Incorrect. Malaysia uses the ringgit.
- (c) Incorrect. The Maldives use the rufiyaa.
- (d) CORRECT. The Seychelles rupee is the currency.
Key point
Rupee countries: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Seychelles, Indonesia (rupiah).
Remember
The Seychelles use the rupee.
Common mistakes
- Choosing the Maldives because rufiyaa sounds like rupee.
- Forgetting Mauritius and Seychelles as rupee users.
- Mixing the Bhutanese ngultrum with the rupee.
Exam tip
Rupee-named currencies are common in the Indian Ocean region.
Sources
- Central Bank of Seychelles — Currency: the Seychelles rupee
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — rupee