Banking Commercial and Central Bank (RBI) Quiz - ICSE Class 12 Economics
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Which of the following is a primary function of a commercial bank?
- Issuing currency
- Lending money to individuals and businesses
- Controlling inflation
- Acting as a banker to the government
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Answer: B. Lending money to individuals and businesses
Commercial banks' primary role is to accept deposits and provide loans to the public and businesses, facilitating economic activity. Issuing currency, controlling inflation, and acting as a banker to the government are functions of the central bank.
What is the significance of 'Lender of Last Resort' for the RBI?
- It allows the RBI to directly manage the lending rates of commercial banks.
- It empowers the RBI to provide financial assistance to banks facing a liquidity crisis.
- It enables the RBI to confiscate assets of banks that violate regulations.
- It authorizes the RBI to set the minimum interest rate on deposits.
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Answer: B. It empowers the RBI to provide financial assistance to banks facing a liquidity crisis.
As the lender of last resort, the RBI provides liquidity support to solvent banks that are facing temporary financial difficulties or a severe liquidity crunch, preventing systemic collapse and maintaining financial stability.
Which of the following is an example of the RBI's role as a 'controller of credit'?
- Launching a new savings scheme for the public.
- Modifying the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR).
- Opening new branches across the country.
- Providing loans to small businesses.
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Answer: B. Modifying the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR).
The RBI controls credit by adjusting various ratios like CRR and SLR, and by influencing interest rates through the Repo and Reverse Repo rates. These actions directly affect the amount of money banks have available to lend, thereby controlling credit creation.
If the RBI wants to curb inflation, it might:
- Increase the Repo Rate.
- Decrease the CRR.
- Conduct Open Market Purchases of securities.
- Lower the Bank Rate.
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Answer: A. Increase the Repo Rate.
Increasing the Repo Rate makes borrowing more expensive for banks, which in turn leads to higher lending rates for businesses and consumers. This reduces aggregate demand, thereby helping to control inflation.
The RBI's role in promoting financial inclusion aims to:
- Increase the profitability of commercial banks.
- Ensure all citizens have access to affordable financial products and services.
- Only provide banking services in metropolitan areas.
- Discourage the use of digital payment systems.
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Answer: B. Ensure all citizens have access to affordable financial products and services.
Financial inclusion means making essential financial services like banking, credit, insurance, and payments accessible to all segments of society, particularly the unbanked and underbanked, at an affordable cost.