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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 alone
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is correct: The Indian rupee achieved full convertibility on the current account in August 1994, allowing free conversion of currency for trade in goods, services, and remittance transactions.
Statement 2 is incorrect: India maintains partial convertibility on the capital account, with prudential limits and regulatory restrictions on external debt, retail foreign investment, and foreign borrowing.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Indian rupee is a fiat currency and is not convertible into gold at a fixed parity.
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