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Currencies and Exchange Rates

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Knowledge of global currencies and exchange rates is vital for general awareness sections in banking and civil service exams. Topics include identifying the official currencies of various countries and understanding digital currency types. Use this collection to quickly memorize international currency symbols.

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Currencies and Exchange Rates Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Georgia

  1. US Dollar

  2. Lari

  3. Real

  4. Krone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Georgia uses the Lari (GEL) as its official currency. The US Dollar, Brazilian Real, and Krone are currencies of other countries and not used in Georgia.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Ghana

  1. Lek

  2. Cedi

  3. Euro

  4. Pound Sterling
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ghana uses the Cedi (GHS) as its official currency. The Lek is Albanian, while the Euro and Pound Sterling are European currencies not used in Ghana.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Hungary

  1. Pound Sterling

  2. Forint

  3. US Dollar

  4. Dinar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hungary uses the Forint (HUF) as its official currency. Pound Sterling is British, the US Dollar is American, and Dinar is used in several Middle Eastern and North African countries.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Austria

  1. Euro

  2. Taka

  3. US Dollar

  4. Gourde
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Austria uses the Euro (EUR) as its official currency, having adopted it in 1999/2002. Taka is Bangladeshi, US Dollar is American, and Gourde is Haitian.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Mongolia

  1. Pound Sterling

  2. Real

  3. Tugrik

  4. Won
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mongolia uses the Tugrik (MNT) as its official currency. Pound Sterling is British, Real is Brazilian, and Won is Korean (South or North).

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Nigeria

  1. Taka

  2. US Dollar

  3. Naira

  4. Won
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nigeria uses the Naira (NGN) as its official currency. Taka is Bangladeshi, US Dollar is American, and Won is Korean.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Pakistan

  1. Dirham

  2. US Dollar

  3. Pakistan Rupee

  4. Zloty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pakistan uses the Pakistan Rupee (PKR) as its official currency. Dirham is used in UAE and Morocco, US Dollar is American, and Zloty is Polish.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Panama

  1. Dinar

  2. Won

  3. Balboa, US Dollar

  4. Taka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Panama uses two official currencies: the Balboa (PAB) and the US Dollar. Dinar is Middle Eastern/North African, Won is Korean, and Taka is Bangladeshi.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Paraguay

  1. Dirham

  2. Dinar

  3. Guarani

  4. Real
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Paraguay uses the Guarani (PYG) as its official currency. Dirham is Middle Eastern, Dinar is used in several countries, and Real is Brazilian.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Singapore

  1. Somoni

  2. Dirham

  3. Koruna

  4. Singapore Dollar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar (SGD) as its official currency. Somoni is Tajik, Dirham is Middle Eastern, and Koruna is Czech (and formerly Slovak).

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Slovakia

  1. US Dollar

  2. Dong

  3. Bolivars

  4. Koruna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Slovakia uses the Koruna (historical) - this question appears to refer to the pre-Euro era as Slovakia adopted the Euro in 2009. US Dollar is American, Dong is Vietnamese, and Bolivars is Venezuelan.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of South Africa

  1. Dirham

  2. Dinar

  3. Real

  4. Rand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

South Africa's official currency is the Rand, abbreviated as ZAR. The Rand was introduced in 1961 and is subdivided into 100 cents. Dirham is used in UAE and Morocco, Dinar in several Middle Eastern countries, and Real in Brazil.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Sri Lanka

  1. Dong

  2. Won

  3. Somoni

  4. Sri Lanka Rupee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Lanka's official currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (SLR or LKR), issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Dong is Vietnam's currency, Won is used in Korea, and Somoni is Tajikistan's currency. The rupee is also used in India, Pakistan, and other South Asian nations.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The currency of Sweden

  1. US Dollar

  2. Dinar

  3. Pound Sterling

  4. Krona
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sweden's official currency is the Krona (plural: kronor), abbreviated as SEK. Sweden maintains its own currency despite being an EU member. The US Dollar is America's currency, Dinar is used in Middle Eastern countries, and Pound Sterling is the UK's currency. Norway and Denmark also use currencies named kroner/crowns.