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Foreign Exchange Management Act

Asked 2 times in CSE, peaking in 2003.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2003–2003
Span
2003
Peak
1/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2003
  • Recurs across 1 years (2003–2003)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

203
Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2003
Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to FEMA in India?
  1. A The Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) was replaced by Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) in the year 2001
  2. B FERA was given a sunset clause of one year till 31 st May, 2002 to enable Enforcement Directorate to complete the investigation of pending issues
  3. C Under FEMA, violation of foreign exchanges rules has ceased to be a criminal offence ✓
  4. D As per the new dispensation, Enforcement Directorate can arrest and prosecute the people for the violation of foreign exchange rules
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
CSE2003
Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to FEMA in India?
  1. A was replaced by Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEM
  2. B FERA was given a sunset clause of one year till 31st May, 2002 to enable Enforcement Directorate to complete the
  3. C Under FEMA, violation of foreign exchanges rules has ceased to be a criminal offence
  4. D As per the new dispensation, Enforcement Directorate can arrest and prosecute the people for the violation of foreign
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › External Sector & Trade

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