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Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

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When was the Foreign Exchange Management Act enacted?

  1. 1997

  2. 1998

  3. 1999

  4. 2000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Foreign Exchange Management Act was enacted in 1999.

What is the main objective of the Foreign Exchange Management Act?

  1. To promote the development of the foreign exchange market in India

  2. To regulate the flow of foreign exchange in India

  3. To prevent the misuse of foreign exchange

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the Foreign Exchange Management Act is to promote the development of the foreign exchange market in India, to regulate the flow of foreign exchange in India, and to prevent the misuse of foreign exchange.

Which authority is responsible for administering the Foreign Exchange Management Act?

  1. Reserve Bank of India

  2. Ministry of Finance

  3. Directorate of Enforcement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India is responsible for administering the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

What is the definition of 'foreign exchange' under the Foreign Exchange Management Act?

  1. The currency of any country other than India

  2. The currency of India

  3. Gold and silver

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 'foreign exchange' means the currency of any country other than India.

What is the definition of 'authorized person' under the Foreign Exchange Management Act?

  1. A person authorized by the Reserve Bank of India to deal in foreign exchange

  2. A person authorized by the Ministry of Finance to deal in foreign exchange

  3. A person authorized by the Directorate of Enforcement to deal in foreign exchange

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 'authorized person' means a person authorized by the Reserve Bank of India to deal in foreign exchange.

What are the restrictions on the import and export of foreign exchange under the Foreign Exchange Management Act?

  1. No restrictions

  2. Restrictions on the import of foreign exchange

  3. Restrictions on the export of foreign exchange

  4. Restrictions on both the import and export of foreign exchange


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, there are restrictions on both the import and export of foreign exchange.

What are the penalties for violating the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act?

  1. Fine

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fine and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, the penalties for violating the provisions of the Act include both fine and imprisonment.

What is the purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2016?

  1. To regulate the deposit of foreign exchange in India

  2. To regulate the withdrawal of foreign exchange from India

  3. To regulate both the deposit and withdrawal of foreign exchange in India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2016 is to regulate both the deposit and withdrawal of foreign exchange in India.

What is the purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2015?

  1. To regulate the export of goods and services from India

  2. To regulate the import of goods and services into India

  3. To regulate both the export and import of goods and services in India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2015 is to regulate the export of goods and services from India.

What is the purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2015?

  1. To regulate the export of goods and services from India

  2. To regulate the import of goods and services into India

  3. To regulate both the export and import of goods and services in India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2015 is to regulate the import of goods and services into India.

What is the purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations, 2017?

  1. To regulate the transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside India

  2. To regulate the transfer or issue of security by a person resident in India

  3. To regulate both the transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside India and a person resident in India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations, 2017 is to regulate the transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside India.

What is the purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India) Regulations, 2015?

  1. To regulate the acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by a person resident outside India

  2. To regulate the acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by a person resident in India

  3. To regulate both the acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by a person resident outside India and a person resident in India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India) Regulations, 2015 is to regulate the acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by a person resident outside India.

What is the purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending in Foreign Exchange) Regulations, 2018?

  1. To regulate the borrowing and lending in foreign exchange by a person resident in India

  2. To regulate the borrowing and lending in foreign exchange by a person resident outside India

  3. To regulate both the borrowing and lending in foreign exchange by a person resident in India and a person resident outside India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending in Foreign Exchange) Regulations, 2018 is to regulate both the borrowing and lending in foreign exchange by a person resident in India and a person resident outside India.

What is the purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Realization and Repatriation of Export Proceeds) Regulations, 2000?

  1. To regulate the realization and repatriation of export proceeds by a person resident in India

  2. To regulate the realization and repatriation of export proceeds by a person resident outside India

  3. To regulate both the realization and repatriation of export proceeds by a person resident in India and a person resident outside India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Foreign Exchange Management (Realization and Repatriation of Export Proceeds) Regulations, 2000 is to regulate the realization and repatriation of export proceeds by a person resident in India.

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