Q21) The official currency of Turkey is:
a) Lira
b) Dinar
c) Rial
d) Pound
Explanation: The Turkish Lira (TRY) is the currency of Turkey and Northern Cyprus. It has undergone several re denominations due to inflation but remains a key currency in the region.
Q22) Which is the currency of Egypt?
a) Dinar
b) Pound
c) Riyal
d) Franc
Explanation: The Egyptian Pound (EGP) is the official currency of Egypt. It has a long history dating back to the Ottoman era. It is subdivided into 100 piastres.
Q23) The currency of Indonesia is:
a) Rupiah
b) Ringgit
c) Peso
d) Dollar
Explanation: The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) is Indonesia’s legal tender. Due to inflation, the currency has high denomination notes, with even 100,000 rupiah equivalent to only a few US dollars.
Q24) Which country uses the currency “Taka”?
a) Bhutan
b) Bangladesh
c) Maldives
d) Myanmar
Explanation: The Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) is the official currency of Bangladesh. The word “taka” means “money” in Bengali and is deeply rooted in cultural references.
Q25) What is the currency of Kenya?
a) Shilling
b) Pound
c) Rand
d) Dollar
Explanation: The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the legal tender of Kenya. It replaced the East African Shilling in 1966 and is subdivided into 100 cents.
Q26) Which country’s currency is called “Forint”?
a) Hungary
b) Poland
c) Austria
d) Czech Republic
Explanation: The Hungarian Forint (HUF) is Hungary’s currency. Its name originates from Florence, Italy, where gold coins called “florins” were minted in the Middle Ages.
Q27) The “Peso” is a currency used in:
a) Argentina
b) Chile
c) Colombia
d) All of the above
Explanation: The Peso is used by several Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. Although they share the same name, each country’s peso differs in value and design.
Q28) Which is the official currency of Bhutan?
a) Ngultrum
b) Taka
c) Rupee
d) Dollar
Explanation: The Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) is Bhutan’s currency. It is pegged to the Indian Rupee at par, and the Rupee is also accepted as legal tender in Bhutan.
Q29) The currency of Iraq is:
a) Dinar
b) Riyal
c) Pound
d) Dirham
Explanation: The Iraqi Dinar (IQD) is Iraq’s official currency. It has faced significant devaluation due to wars and sanctions, but it remains the sole currency in circulation in Iraq.
Q30) Which country uses the currency “Dirham”?
a) United Arab Emirates
b) Oman
c) Bahrain
d) Qatar
Explanation: The UAE Dirham (AED) is the official currency of the United Arab Emirates. It is pegged to the US Dollar, making it stable for international business and oil trade.
👉 Did You Know?
- The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) is the world’s highest-valued currency.
- The Iranian Rial (IRR) and Vietnamese Dong (VND) are among the lowest-valued currencies.
- The Euro (EUR) is shared by 19 EU countries.
That’s all about the most important Currencies of Different Countries GK Questions for your exam preparation. These questions will help you practice better and strengthen your general awareness section.
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