The term 'Moral Suasion' as a monetary policy tool refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Moral Suasion' as a monetary policy tool refers to:
A. Persuasion by the central bank to influence bank behaviour
B. Quantitative restriction on credit
C. Change in the bank rate only
D. Legal compulsion on banks
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Moral suasion involves the central bank using persuasion, advice and appeals to influence the lending behaviour of commercial banks without legal compulsion.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The Wholesale Price Index in India measures price movements of:
A. goods and services
B. agricultural products only
C. goods only
D. services only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
WPI measures price movements of goods only; it does not include services.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
If the reserve ratio is 10%, the simple deposit/money multiplier is:
A. 5
B. 100
C. 10
D. 20

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Money multiplier = 1/reserve ratio = 1/0.10 = 10.

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Question #3
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Income Effect' in consumer theory?
A. Change in demand due to a change in tastes
B. Change in quantity demanded due to a change in relative prices holding real income constant
C. Change in supply due to a change in input prices
D. Change in quantity demanded due to a change in real income resulting from a price change

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The income effect refers to the change in quantity demanded of a good that results solely from the change in real income caused by a change in the price of the good.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1