Countries, Capitals and Currencies PYQs – Static GK, SSC & Railway

Topic: Geography - African Island Nations
Port Victoriais the capital and main port ofSeychelles.
Located on the island of Mahé, it is the only port and
the economic and political center of Seychelles.
Other capitals: Comoros → Moroni, Madagascar → Antananarivo,
Mauritius → Port Louis.
Answer: Option 2 → Seychelles

The correct answer is (b) Maldives.
The Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) is the official currency of the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean known for its coral atolls and luxury resorts. The currency is issued by the Maldives Monetary Authority.
(a) Sri Lanka: Uses the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) as its official currency; not the Rufiyaa.
(c) Mauritius: Uses the Mauritian Rupee (MUR) as its official currency; not the Rufiyaa.
(d) Seychelles: Uses the Seychellois Rupee (SCR) as its official currency; not the Rufiyaa.

The correct answer is (b) Brazil.
Brazil uses the Brazilian Real (BRL) as its official currency. The 'Real' was introduced in 1994 as part of the Plano Real economic stabilisation plan.
BRICS currencies: Brazil (Real), Russia (Ruble), India (Rupee), China (Yuan/Renminbi), South Africa (Rand).
(a) Russia: Uses the Russian Ruble (RUB).
(c) South Africa: Uses the South African Rand (ZAR).
(d) Egypt: Uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP); Egypt joined BRICS as a new member in 2024.