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प्रश्न
Explain the functions of the RBI with respect to the following:
- Custodian of foreign exchange reserves.
- Monopoly of note issue.
- Clearing house facility.
- Banker and fiscal agent to the government.
उत्तर
- Custodian of foreign exchange reserves: The Reserve Bank of India manages foreign exchange reserves to ensure market stability. The RBI intervenes in the foreign exchange market to keep rates within certain levels.
- Monopoly of note issue: The Reserve Bank of India is solely responsible for issuing currency notes. The RBI manages currency supply to keep prices stable and inflation under control.
- Clearing house facility: RBI provides clearing house facilities to facilitate the settlement of inter bank transactions i.e payments through cheques, drafts etc.
- Banker and fiscal agent to the government: The RBI supervises government transactions and accounts. It advises the government on monetary and fiscal policies. The RBI issues securities to the public to meet the government's financial needs.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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- Credit Rationing
- CRR
- Regulation of Margin Requirements
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Assertion (A): Central Bank acts as a banker to the Government.
Reason (R): Except the one rupee note, all other currency notes bear the signature of Governor of RBI.
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Assertion (A): Reserve Bank of India creates credit.
Reason (R): Reserve Bank of India is known as a bank of note issue.
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