Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Money and Banking

Question:

The RBI can influence money supply by changing _________ at which it gives loan to the commercial Banks.

Options:

Promissory Rate

Lending Rate

Fixed Rate

Bank Rate

Correct Answer:

Bank Rate

Explanation:

The RBI can influence money supply by changing the rate at which it gives loans to the commercial banks. This rate is called the Bank Rate in India. By increasing the bank rate, loans taken by commercial banks become more expensive; this reduces the reserves held by the commercial bank and hence decreases money supply. A fall in the bank rate can increase the money supply.