A customer wishes to purchase some US dollars is India. He/she should go to

Public Debt Division of the RBI only

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American Express Bank Only

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RBI or any branch of a bank which is authorised for such business

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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The correct option is C RBI or any branch of a bank which is authorised for such business
Buying currency of different nations takes place through RBI or any branch of a bank which is authorized for such business. Therefore, if a customer wishes to purchase some US dollars in India, he should go to RBI or any branch of a bank which is authorized for such business.

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