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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2026General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ2. The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons ?
Options
- A Aiding the flow of remittances from India and maintaining India's creditworthiness
- B Providing support to Indian importers
- C Encouraging export of cotton produce from India
- D Preventing depreciation of the Rupee in terms of gold
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Correct Answer
A Aiding the flow of remittances from India and maintaining India's creditworthiness
Model Answer
Answer: option A, as per UPSC's provisional answer key of 27 May 2026 (Series A). UPSC publishes the final key after the exam's final result.