The 'Indian Rupee' symbol ₹ was adopted much later, but what was the currency at the time of independence? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Indian Rupee' symbol ₹ was adopted much later, but what was the currency at the time of independence?

A. Indian Dollar

B. Paper notes only

C. Indian Rupee, subdivided into 16 annas

D. Gold coins

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

At independence, the rupee was divided into 16 annas, which was decimalised in 1957.

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The Quit India Resolution was passed at the Bombay session of the AICC on 8 August 1942.

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