Multiple choice

Which of the following viceroys passed the Indian Coinage and Paper Currency Act (1899) and put India on a gold standard?

  1. Lord Wellesly

  2. Lord Hardinge

  3. Lord Curzon

  4. Lord Rippon

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Coinage and Paper Currency Act of 1899 was passed during Lord Curzon's tenure (1899-1905). This act established the gold standard for Indian currency, replacing the silver standard and linking the rupee to gold.