Question 39
MediumOriginal questionThe RBI buys government securities worth ₹50 crore from banks. If the reserve ratio is 10%, deposits in the banking system can rise by up to
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Banks' reserves rise by 50; the multiplier is 1 ÷ 0.1 = 10.
Deposits can rise by 50 × 10 = ₹500 crore.
- Concept
- OMO purchase and deposits
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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