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Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Resident Accounts) Regulations, 2000

Description: This quiz covers the key provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Resident Accounts) Regulations, 2000, which govern the opening and operation of non-resident accounts in India.
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Which of the following is not a type of non-resident account permitted under the regulations?

  1. Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account

  2. Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account

  3. Non-Resident Special Rupee (NRSR) Account

  4. Non-Resident (Ordinary) Rupee (NOR) Account


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Non-Resident (Ordinary) Rupee (NOR) Account is not a type of non-resident account permitted under the regulations.

Who is eligible to open a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account?

  1. Indian citizens residing abroad

  2. Foreign nationals residing in India

  3. Overseas citizens of India (OCIs)

  4. Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian citizens residing abroad are eligible to open a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account.

What is the maximum amount that can be deposited into a Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account?

  1. There is no limit

  2. USD 100,000

  3. USD 250,000

  4. USD 500,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is no limit on the amount that can be deposited into a Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account.

What is the interest rate applicable to Non-Resident Special Rupee (NRSR) Accounts?

  1. The same as the interest rate applicable to domestic savings accounts

  2. The same as the interest rate applicable to Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Accounts

  3. The same as the interest rate applicable to Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Accounts

  4. A fixed rate determined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interest rate applicable to Non-Resident Special Rupee (NRSR) Accounts is a fixed rate determined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

What are the restrictions on the use of funds held in a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account?

  1. Funds can be used for any purpose

  2. Funds can only be used for remittances to India

  3. Funds can only be used for investments in India

  4. Funds can only be used for personal expenses in India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Funds held in a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account can only be used for remittances to India.

What is the minimum balance requirement for a Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account?

  1. USD 1,000

  2. USD 5,000

  3. USD 10,000

  4. There is no minimum balance requirement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no minimum balance requirement for a Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account.

Who is eligible to open a Non-Resident Special Rupee (NRSR) Account?

  1. Indian citizens residing abroad

  2. Foreign nationals residing in India

  3. Overseas citizens of India (OCIs)

  4. Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Indian citizens residing abroad, foreign nationals residing in India, Overseas citizens of India (OCIs), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) are all eligible to open a Non-Resident Special Rupee (NRSR) Account.

What is the maximum tenure of a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account?

  1. 1 year

  2. 5 years

  3. 10 years

  4. There is no maximum tenure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no maximum tenure for a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account.

What is the tax treatment of interest earned on a Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account?

  1. Taxable in India

  2. Taxable in the country of residence

  3. Exempt from tax in both India and the country of residence

  4. Taxable in India at a concessional rate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Interest earned on a Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account is exempt from tax in both India and the country of residence.

What are the restrictions on the repatriation of funds from a Non-Resident Special Rupee (NRSR) Account?

  1. Funds can be repatriated at any time

  2. Funds can only be repatriated after a period of 3 years

  3. Funds can only be repatriated after a period of 5 years

  4. Funds can only be repatriated after a period of 10 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Funds held in a Non-Resident Special Rupee (NRSR) Account can be repatriated at any time.

What is the maximum amount that can be remitted from a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account to India in a financial year?

  1. USD 100,000

  2. USD 250,000

  3. USD 500,000

  4. There is no limit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no limit on the amount that can be remitted from a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account to India in a financial year.

What is the tax treatment of interest earned on a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account?

  1. Taxable in India

  2. Taxable in the country of residence

  3. Exempt from tax in both India and the country of residence

  4. Taxable in India at a concessional rate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interest earned on a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account is taxable in India at a concessional rate.

What is the maximum tenure of a Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account?

  1. 1 year

  2. 5 years

  3. 10 years

  4. There is no maximum tenure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no maximum tenure for a Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account.

What are the restrictions on the use of funds held in a Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account?

  1. Funds can be used for any purpose

  2. Funds can only be used for remittances to India

  3. Funds can only be used for investments in India

  4. Funds can only be used for personal expenses in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Funds held in a Non-Resident (External) Account (NRE) Account can be used for any purpose.

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