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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 43

SSC GD Constable (English) - 2nd December 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q43

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In which of the following years did the Reserve Bank of India adopt the rupee symbol?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2010.

  • The Indian Rupee sign was adopted by the Government of India on 15th July, 2010.
  • The symbol of Indian Rupee typifies India's international identity for money transactions and economic strength.
  • The Indian Rupee sign is an allegory of Indian ethos. The symbol is an amalgam of Devanagari "Ra" and the Roman Capital "R" with two parallel horizontal stripes running at the top representing the national flag and also the "equal to" sign.