Description : The monetary policy is India is formulated by - (1) Central Government (2) Industrial Financial Corporation of India (3) Reserve Bank of India (4) Industrial Development Bank of India
Last Answer : (3) Reserve Bank of India Explanation: Monetary policy is the process by which monetary authority of a country, generally a central bank controls the supply of money in the economy by exercising its control ... Bank of India (RBI). is so designed as to maintain the price stability in the economy.
Description : Which one of the following is not a function of the central bank in an economy? (1) Dealing with foreign exchange (2) Controlling monetary policy (3) Controlling government spending (4) Acting as a banker's bank
Last Answer : (3) Controlling government spending Explanation: A central bank, reserve bank, or monetary authority is a public institution that manages a state’s currency, money supply, and interest rates. Central banks also usually oversee the commercial banking system of their respective countries.
Description : Which one of the following is not a function of the central bank in an economy ? (1) Dealing with foreign exchange (2) Controlling monetary policy (3) Controlling government spending (4) Acting as a banker’s bank
Last Answer : Controlling government spending
Description : Which, institution is known as the ‘Soft Loan Window’ of World Bank ? (A) I.F.C. (International Financial Corporation) (B) I.D.A. (International Development Association) (C) I.M.F. (International Monetary Fund) (D) Indian Development Forum
Last Answer : Answer: I.D.A. (International Development Association)
Description : Variation in Cash Reserve Ratio and Open Market Operations are instruments of (1) Budgetary policy (2) Trade policy (3) Fiscal policy (4) Monetary policy
Last Answer : (4) Monetary policy Explanation: Bank Rate Policy, open market operations and variation of Cash Reserve Ratios, etc. are instruments of monetary policy. With the help of these instruments, the ... money, often targeting a rate of interest for the purpose of promoting economic growth and stability.
Description : The Cash Reserve Ratio is a tool of : (1) Monetary policy (2) Tax policy (3) Agricultural policy (4) Fiscal policy
Last Answer : (1) Monetary policy Explanation: Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is a specified minimum fraction of the total deposits of customers, which commercial banks have to hold as reserves either in cash or as ... CRR is a crucial monetary policy tool and is used for controlling money supply in an economy.
Last Answer : Monetary policy
Description : Monetary policy in India is formulated by
Last Answer : RBI
Description : Custom duty is an instrument of - (1) Monetary Policy (2) Foreign Trade Policy (3) Industrial Policy (4) Fiscal Policy
Last Answer : (2) Foreign Trade Policy Explanation: Custom duty is a tax on imports imposed on an ad valorem basis, i.e, fixed in the form of a percentage on the value of the commodity imported.
Description : Custom duty is an instrument of (1) Monetary Policy (2) Foreign Trade Policy (3) Industrial Policy (4) Fiscal Policy
Last Answer : Foreign Trade Policy
Description : Which of the following international organization is going to invest Rs 60 crore in Aadhar Housing Finance? A) International Monetary Fund B) International Finance Corporation C) Asian Development Bank D) World Bank E) European Investment Bank
Last Answer : B) International Finance Corporation Explanation: The World Bank s private sector funding arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Wadhawan Global Capital Pvt Ltd are going to raise their ... between them to help the housing loan provider to lower income families double its business.
Description : If he Central Bank wants to encourage an increase in the supply of money and decrease in the cost of borrowing money, it should - (1) lower cash reserve ratio (2) raise discount rates (3) sell government securities (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (1) lower cash reserve ratio Explanation: When the Central Bank of a country intends to increase money supply, it should lower the Cash Reserve Ratio. A decrease in CRR helps the commercial banks to ... the amount of Bank deposits and they will lend more as they have more amount as their reserve.
Description : If the Central Bank wants to encourage an increase in the supply of money and decrease in the cost of borrowing money, it should (1) lower cash reserve ratio (2) raise discount rates (3) sell government securities (4) All of the above
Last Answer : lower cash reserve ratio
Description : The process by which the central bank of a country controls the supply of money in the economy by exercising its control over interest rates in order to maintain price stability and achieve high economic ... A. Economic Policy B. Monetary Policy C. Fiscal Policy D. Credit Policy E. Budgetary Policy
Last Answer : B. Monetary Policy Explanation: Monetary Policy is the process by which monetary authority of a country, generally a central bank controls the supply of money in the economy by exercising its control over ... Bank of India (RBI). is so designed as to maintain the price stability in the economy.
Description : Reserve Bank of India is a– (A) Government Company (B) Departmental Organisation (C) Statutory Corporation (D) None of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Government Company
Description : The Finance Commission – (1) draws up Five Year Plans (2) formulates Monetary Policy (3) recommends pay revision of Central Government Employees (4) adjudicates on the sharing of resources between Centre and the States
Last Answer : (4) adjudicates on the sharing of resources between Centre and the States Explanation: Functions of the Finance Commission can ne explicitly stated as : (1) Distribution of net procee of taxes ... of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
Description : Which of the following policies is known as Annual Policy Statement? A. Annual budget of central government B. Credit and Monetary Policy of RBI C. Foreign trade policy of DGFT D. Regulations issued by SEBI E. None of the Above
Last Answer : B. Credit and Monetary Policy of RBI Explanation: Credit and Monetary Policy of RBI is known as Annual Policy Statement.
Description : 4. Which of the following is true about the Federal Reserve System (Fed)? a. it is a system of 12 central banks b. its Board of Governors is elected by a vote of the people c. its main policy- ... is the FDIC d. it accepts deposits from the public and makes loans to businesses e. all of the above
Last Answer : a. it is a system of 12 central banks
Description : )The government set up a committee headed by the Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes some time back to go into - (1) codification of tax laws (2) the entire structure of tax ... generation of black money, its transfer abroad and bringing back such money into India's legitimate financial system
Last Answer : (4) aspects of generation of black money, its transfer abroad and bringing back such money into India's legitimate financial system Explanation: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) ... steps to prevent generation of illicit funds through transactions in property, bullion and equity market.
Description : The government set up a committee headed by the Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes some time back to go into - (1) codification of tax laws (2) the entire structure of tax ... generation of black money, its transfer abroad and bringing back such money into India's legitimate financial system
Last Answer : aspects of generation of black money, its transfer abroad and bringing back such money into India’s legitimate financial system
Description : What monetary policy strategy of the federal reserve do these headlines reflect?
Last Answer : Encouraging business growth by putting more money into circulation
Description : Which among the following is not the instrument of monetary policy A. Deficit financing B. Statutory liquidity Ratio C. Cash reserve ratio D. Open market operation
Last Answer : A. Deficit financing
Description : The “Report on Currency and Finance” for each of the financial year in India is published by : (A) Reserve Bank of India (B) Ministry of Finance (C) Planning Commission (D) Central Statistical Organization
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : 8. If the monetary base is increased by $1,000 and the reserve requirement is 10% (1/10), by how much will the money supply be increased? a. $100 b. $1,000 c. $5,000 d. $10,000
Last Answer : d. $10,000
Description : Which of the following is an apex institution in the field of Industrial Finance? A. Industrial Reconstruction Bank of India B. Industrial Finance Corporation of India C. Industrial Development Bank of India D. Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation of India
Last Answer : C. Industrial Development Bank of India Explanation: IDBI is the apex financial institution and besides providing financial assistance on consortium basis, the major function of coordination between the ... , transport generation and distribution of power etc. both in private and public sectors.
Description : The Monetary Authority in India, viz Reserve Bank of India is bound to maintain a reserve against the notes issued, Whatever may be the mount. This system is called as __________ A. Minimum Reserve ... Reserve System C. Maximum Fiduciary Issue system D. Simple deposit system E. None of the Above
Last Answer : A. Minimum Reserve System Explanation: The RBI follows a minimum reserve system in the note issue. Initially, it used to keep 40 per cent of gold reserves in its total assets.
Description : Governments policy towards industries is called as ________. A. economic policy. B. industrial policy. C. monetary policy. D. work policy.
Last Answer : B. industrial policy.
Description : Fiscal policy is called as ______ policy. A. monetary. B. budgetary. C. industrial. D. economic.
Last Answer : B. budgetary.
Description : Regional Rural Banks arc sponsored by (1) Nationalized Commercial Bank (2) Reserve Bank of India (3) State Bank of India (4) Government of India
Last Answer : (1) Nationalized Commercial Bank Explanation: The Narasimham committee conceptualized the foundation of regional rural banks in India. Five regional rural banks were set up on October 2. 1975. There ... Bank. United Bank of India and United Commercial Bank, which sponsored the regional rural banks.
Description : Regional Rural Banks are sponsored by (1) Nationalised Commercial Bank (2) Reserve Bank of India (3) State Bank of India (4) Government of India
Last Answer : Nationalised Commercial Bank
Description : Reserve bank of India is a/an _______. A. statutory corporation. B. company limited by guarantee. C. company limited by shares. D. unlimited company.
Last Answer : A. statutory corporation.
Description : The major objective of monetary policy is to - (1) increase government's tax revenue (2) revamp the Public Distribution System (3) Promote economic growth with price stability (4) weed out corruption in the economy
Last Answer : (3) Promote economic growth with price stability Explanation: The main objective of monetary policy is to control the supply of money, often targeting an inflation rate or interest rate ... usually to contribute to lower unemployment, and to maintain predictable exchange rates with other currencies.
Description : Taxation is a tool of - (1) Monetary-policy (2) Fiscal policy (3) Price policy (4) Wage policy
Last Answer : (2) Fiscal policy Explanation: In economics, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and expenditure.
Description : The 'Interest Rate Policy' is a component of - (1) Fiscal Policy (2) Monetary Policy (3) Trade Policy (4) Direct Control
Last Answer : (2) Monetary Policy Explanation: Monetary policy is the process by which the monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money, often targeting a rate of interest for the ... . Monetary authorities in different nations have differing levels of control of economy-wide interest rates.
Description : Deficit financing is an instrument of - (1) monetary policy (2) credit policy (3) fiscal policy (4) tax policy
Last Answer : (3) fiscal policy Explanation: In economics, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments ... financing in India means the expenditure which in excess of current revenue and public borrowing.
Description : The major objective of monetary policy is to (1) increase government’s tax revenue (2) revamp the Public Distribution System (3) Promote economic growth with price stability (4) weed out corruption in the economy
Last Answer : Promote economic growth with price stability
Description : Taxation is a tool of (1) Monetary policy (2) Fiscal policy (3) Price policy (4) Wage policy
Last Answer : Fiscal policy
Description : The ‘Interest Rate Policy’ is a component of (1) Fiscal Policy (2) Monetary Policy (3) Trade Policy (4) Direct Control
Last Answer : Monetary Policy
Description : Deficit financing is an instrument of (1) monetary policy (2) credit policy (3) fiscal policy (4) tax policy
Last Answer : fiscal policy
Description : The capital issues of public limited companies are subject to guidelines issued by– (A) Reserve Bank of India (B) Central Government (C) Central Bank of India (D) Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Last Answer : Answer: Securities amp; Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Description : Cash kept in the currency chest is owned by? A. Currency Chest branch bank B. State Bank of India C. Central Government D. Reserve Bank of India
Last Answer : D. Reserve Bank of India Explanation: The amount of cash kept in the currency chest belongs to the RBI and is used for maintaining the Cash Reserve Ratio. To facilitate the distribution of ... These are actually storehouses where banknotes and rupee coins are stocked on behalf of the Reserve Bank.
Description : National Seeds Corporation (NSC) is owned by? a. It is co – operative organisation b. Government of India c. National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) d. ICAR
Last Answer : b. Government of India
Description : Which central government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals? (a) The Geological Survey of India (b) Surveyor General of India (c) National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (d) Indian Bureau of Mines
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which bank is called lender of the last resort? (a) Agricultural bank. (b) Industrial bank. © Commercial bank. (d) Central bank.
Last Answer : (d) Central bank.
Description : Which bank enjoys monopoly power of note issue? (a) NABARD (b) Agricultural bank © Industrial bank (d) Central bank.
Description : Which bank is called lender of the last resort? (a) Agricultural bank (b) Industrial bank © Commercial bank (d) Central bank
Last Answer : (d) Central bank
Description : 9. Which of the following international organization has lead the race to buy stake in government controlled IDBI bank? A) Asian Development Bank B) Commonwealth Development Corporation C) International Finance Corporation D) GIC of Singapore E) None of these
Last Answer : C) International Finance Corporation Explanation: World Bank s private sector lending arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) has emerged as the top contender to buy around 15 per cent in government ... Corporation. IFC is World Bank arm and is looking for a greater say in running IDBI.
Description : A mixed economy works primarily through the - (1) market mechanism (2) central allocative machinery (3) market mechanism regulated by Government policy (4) market mechanism guided by Government participation and planning
Last Answer : (4) market mechanism guided by Government participation and planning Explanation: Mixed economy is an economic system in which both the state and private sector direct the economy, ... enterprises and the accumulation of capital remain the fundamental driving force behind economic activity.
Description : A mixed economy works primarily through the (1) market mechanism (2) central allocative machinery (3) market mechanism regulated by Government policy (4) market mechanism guided by Government participation and planning
Last Answer : market mechanism guided by Government participation and planning