Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Money and Banking

Question:

The Percentage deposits which is commercial bank  must keep as cash reserves as decided by the Central bank is called ______________.

Options:

Statutory Liquidity Ratio

Cash Reserve Ratio

 Money Multiplier

Repurchase Agreement

Correct Answer:

Cash Reserve Ratio

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : Cash Reserve Ratio

Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) = Percentage of deposits which a bank must keep as cash reserves with the bank.

Apart from the CRR, banks are also required to keep some reserves in liquid form in the short term. This ratio is called Statutory Liquidity Ratio or SLR.