The term 'Financial Stability' as an objective of central banks refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Financial Stability' as an objective of central banks refers to:
A. Only growth maximisation
B. Only exchange rate stability
C. Only price stability
D. Stability of the financial system and prevention of systemic risks
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Financial stability involves the resilience of the financial system to shocks and the smooth functioning of financial intermediation without systemic disruptions.

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In the context of market structures, 'Price Discrimination' is possible under:
A. Both perfect competition and monopoly equally
B. Perfect competition
C. Monopoly
D. Only in agricultural markets

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. treasury departments
B. post offices
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D. RBI only

Correct Answer: Option C


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D. 12%

Correct Answer: Option A


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