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
Which of the following is a characteristic of a progressive tax system?
A. Tax rate increases as income rises
B. Tax rate decreases as income rises
C. Tax rate remains constant as income rises
D. Tax is levied at a flat rate on all incomes

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In a progressive tax system, the tax rate increases with an increase in the taxable income, placing a higher burden on higher-income groups.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The guiding philosophy of NITI Aayog is:
A. import substitution
B. command economy
C. cooperative federalism
D. centralized planning

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
NITI Aayog works on the principle of cooperative federalism.

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Question #3
M0 in India is also known as:
A. reserve money
B. broad money
C. high-powered money plus time deposits
D. narrow money

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
M0 is reserve money or high-powered money, comprising currency in circulation plus bankers' deposits with RBI and other deposits.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1