Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Money and Banking

Question:

On 21st December, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India has declared its monetary policy and as per the source https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in the extract of the the Minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting has been given below.

December 5-07,2022 (Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934) The fortieth meeting of the Monetary Policy committee, constituted under Section 45ZB of Reserve Bank of India Act-1934, was held during December 5-7, 2022. The Committee decided to increase the lending rate by 35 basis points to 6.25 percent with immediate effects. The MPC also decided to remain focused on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure that inflation remains within the target going forward while supporting growth.

On this basis of this article answer the question.

Identify the alternative name of Repo Rate.

Options:

Re sale agreement rate

Repurchase agreement rate

Inward borrowing rate

Reverse repo rate

Correct Answer:

Repurchase agreement rate

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : Repurchase agreement rate

Repo Rate, or Repurchase Agreement Rate, refers to the rate at which the central bank (such as the Reserve Bank of India) lends money to commercial banks against securities. It is a key tool used by central banks to control liquidity, inflation, and economic growth.