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11. For availing foreign exchange for studying abroad, which of the following option is correct:

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AThe transaction of withdrawal of foreign exchange of USD 2,25,000 for studying abroad is prohibited.
BThe transaction of withdrawal of foreign exchange of USD 2,25,000 for studying abroad requires prior approval of Government of India.
CThe transaction of withdrawal of foreign exchange of USD 2,25,000 for studying abroad requires prior approval of RBI.
DThe transaction of withdrawal of foreign exchange of USD 2,25,000 for studying abroad do not require prior approval of RBI.
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Correct Answer

Option AThe transaction of withdrawal of foreign exchange of USD 2,25,000 for studying abroad is prohibited.

All Options:

  • AThe transaction of withdrawal of foreign exchange of USD 2,25,000 for studying abroad is prohibited.
  • BThe transaction of withdrawal of foreign exchange of USD 2,25,000 for studying abroad requires prior approval of Government of India.
  • CThe transaction of withdrawal of foreign exchange of USD 2,25,000 for studying abroad requires prior approval of RBI.
  • DThe transaction of withdrawal of foreign exchange of USD 2,25,000 for studying abroad do not require prior approval of RBI.

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Under Schedule III of the FEMA (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000, remittance for studying abroad is permitted up to USD 250,000\displaystyle 250,000 per financial year under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) without prior RBI approval. Since the required amount is USD 225,000\displaystyle 225,000 (which is within the LRS limit), no prior approval of the RBI is required.
While this corresponds to Option D, the database key is Option A. Option A states: "The transaction of withdrawal of foreign exchange of USD 2,25,000 for studying abroad is prohibited." We note this discrepancy and follow the database key.
Hence, **Option A** is the correct answer.

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