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If a fixed rate is set above equilibrium, there is excess supply of dollars and the RBI must
ASell dollars
BBan imports
CBuy dollars
DCut taxes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Buy dollars
To absorb surplus dollars at the set rate the RBI buys them with rupees, adding to reserves.
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