To correct balance of payments, the rupee was _______ against foreign currencies.

appreciated

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devalued

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reduced

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increased

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Solution

The correct option is B devalued
In 1991, as an immediate measure to resolve the balance of payments crisis, the rupee was devalued against foreign currencies. This led to an increase in the inflow of foreign exchange.

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