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प्रश्न
During inflation, the central bank usually:
विकल्प
Decreases bank rate
Decreases cash reserve ratio
Increases bank rate
Buys government securities
उत्तर
Increases bank rate
Explanation:
During inflation, the central bank normally raises the bank rate. This makes borrowing more expensive for commercial banks, resulting in higher interest rates for individuals and companies. The greater cost of borrowing reduces the economy's money supply, which helps to keep inflation under control.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define bank rate.
______ is a quantitative method of credit control.
The process of buying and selling of securities by the central bank of a country is known as ______.
Observe the relationship of the first pair of words and complete the second pair.
Quantitative method of credit control by the central bank : Bank rate.
Quantitative method of credit control by the central bank :
Give any two reasons as to why a country needs a central bank.
The Central Bank is the apex monetary institution of the country. Explain its role of a custodian of foreign exchange reserves.
Which of the following statements are correct and which are incorrect? Give reasons.
- Central bank is a currency authority.
- Bank rate is a qualitative method of credit control.
- Quantitative methods regulate direction of credit.
- Bank rate is the rate at which commercial banks give loans to the public.
- Central bank should sell government securities when credit is to be expanded.
What is this policy called that controls the credit supply in an economy?
Identify the following Credit Control measure undertaken by the Central Bank during inflation.
The Central Bank sells government approved securities to the public.
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The Central Bank increases the rate at which it lends to the Commercial Bank.
