The term 'Base Money' or 'Reserve Money' consists of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Base Money' or 'Reserve Money' consists of:
A. Currency in circulation plus bankers' deposits with RBI and other deposits
B. Only demand deposits
C. Only time deposits of banks
D. Only currency with the public
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Reserve money (monetary base) includes currency in circulation, bankers' deposits with the RBI and other deposits with the RBI.

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