Question 45
MediumOriginal questionThe RBI raises the margin requirement on loans against stocks of food grains. The likely aim is to
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
A higher margin means less can be borrowed against each sack, so hoarding becomes harder.
This is a selective (qualitative) tool aimed at one use of credit.
- Concept
- Selective credit control
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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