Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Money and Banking

Question:

Which of the following components is not included in M1 measure of the money supply?

Options:

Currency and coins held by the public

Demand deposits of public

Interbank deposits of commercial banks

Other deposits of banks

Correct Answer:

Interbank deposits of commercial banks

Explanation:

In India, there are 4 measures of money supply i.e. M1, M2, M3, and M4:

  • M1 -> C + DD + OD (It is the narrow money) where C is the currency held by the public. DD is the net demand deposits of the bank. OD are other deposits with RBI.
  • M2 -> M1 + Saving deposits with post offices savings bank
  • M3 -> M1 + Net time deposits with commercial banks
  • M4 -> M3 + Total time deposits with the post offices

Inter-bank deposits do not count as part of the money supply because they are not used in the economy's currency circulation.