The term 'Soft Currency' refers to a currency that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Soft Currency' refers to a currency that:
A. Is widely accepted internationally and remains relatively stable
B. Is only the US dollar
C. Is not widely accepted in international transactions and may be subject to instability or limited convertibility
D. Is backed only by gold
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A soft currency is one that is less widely used in international trade and finance and may experience greater volatility or convertibility restrictions compared with hard currencies.

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