Question

'Peso' is the currency of which among the following countries?

• A. Argentina
• B. Peru
• C. Mexico
• D. None of these

Hint:

Check which country's currency has been called the peso continuously since colonial times.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

This question tests basic awareness of world currencies. Let's check each country's actual currency name.

1. Argentina: Argentina's currency has gone through several renamings over the decades, most recently becoming the peso convertible, so while the word peso has appeared in its history, it is not the steady, single answer the question is after.
2. Peru: Peru's currency is the sol, not the peso, so this option is ruled out directly.
3. Mexico: The Mexican peso has been Mexico's currency, under that same name, since colonial times, and it remains Mexico's currency today. This is the peso most textbooks and news reports refer to by default.
4. None of these: This cannot be right, since Mexico, which is in the list, does use the peso.

Mexico's long, unbroken use of the peso as its currency name makes it the clear match here.

Let's summarize:

• Peru uses the sol, not the peso.
• Mexico's currency has been called the peso continuously since colonial rule.

So the correct answer is Mexico.