Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Money and Banking

Question:

The currency held by the public is Rs 50 crore, the demand deposits are ₹60 crore and the term deposits are ₹40 crore. Calculate money supply using M1 measure of money supply.

Options:

₹60 crore

₹100 crore

₹110 crore

₹150 crore

Correct Answer:

₹110 crore

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) : ₹110 crore

M1 = CU + DD where, CU is currency (notes plus coins) held by the public and DD is net demand deposits held by commercial banks.

M1= 50+ 60 = Rs 110 Cr