Economics • Indian EconomyEasy
Which of the following constitutes the largest share of India's foreign exchange reserves?
A. Gold reserves held domestically and abroad
B. Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs)✓ Correct Answer
C. Special Drawing Rights (SDR) with the IMF
D. Reserve Tranche Position in the International Monetary Fund
💡 Solution & Explanation
Foreign Currency Assets constitute the largest component of India's foreign exchange reserves, held in major international currencies like the US dollar. Alternative assets such as gold, Special Drawing Rights, and the reserve tranche position with the IMF make up smaller portions of the total reserves. These reserves are managed by the Reserve Bank of India to maintain external economic stability.
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