Objectives of Monetary Policy

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What is the primary objective of monetary policy in India?

  1. To maintain price stability

  2. To promote economic growth

  3. To ensure financial stability

  4. To control inflation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of monetary policy in India is to maintain price stability, which means keeping inflation low and stable.

What is the target inflation rate set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

  1. 2%

  2. 3%

  3. 4%

  4. 5%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The RBI has set a target inflation rate of 4% for the medium term, with a tolerance band of +/- 2%.

What are the instruments of monetary policy used by the RBI?

  1. Open market operations

  2. Repo rate

  3. Reverse repo rate

  4. Cash reserve ratio (CRR)

  5. Statutory liquidity ratio (SLR)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The RBI uses a combination of instruments, including open market operations, repo rate, reverse repo rate, CRR, and SLR, to implement monetary policy.

What is the impact of an increase in the repo rate on the economy?

  1. It increases the cost of borrowing for banks and businesses

  2. It reduces the demand for goods and services

  3. It leads to a decrease in inflation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An increase in the repo rate increases the cost of borrowing for banks and businesses, which in turn reduces the demand for goods and services and leads to a decrease in inflation.

What is the impact of an increase in the CRR on the economy?

  1. It reduces the amount of money banks can lend

  2. It increases the cost of borrowing for banks and businesses

  3. It leads to a decrease in inflation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An increase in the CRR reduces the amount of money banks can lend, which in turn reduces the money supply in the economy.

What is the impact of an increase in the SLR on the economy?

  1. It reduces the amount of money banks can lend

  2. It increases the cost of borrowing for banks and businesses

  3. It leads to a decrease in inflation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An increase in the SLR reduces the amount of money banks can lend, which in turn reduces the money supply in the economy.

What is the relationship between monetary policy and fiscal policy?

  1. Monetary policy is independent of fiscal policy

  2. Monetary policy and fiscal policy work together to achieve economic goals

  3. Monetary policy is subordinate to fiscal policy

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Monetary policy and fiscal policy are two important tools that the government uses to manage the economy. While monetary policy is primarily focused on controlling inflation and maintaining price stability, fiscal policy is focused on influencing the overall level of economic activity.

What is the role of the RBI in implementing monetary policy?

  1. The RBI is responsible for setting interest rates

  2. The RBI is responsible for conducting open market operations

  3. The RBI is responsible for setting the CRR and SLR

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RBI is responsible for setting interest rates, conducting open market operations, and setting the CRR and SLR.

What are the challenges faced by the RBI in implementing monetary policy?

  1. The RBI has limited control over the money supply

  2. The RBI is subject to political pressure

  3. The RBI has to balance multiple objectives

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RBI faces a number of challenges in implementing monetary policy, including limited control over the money supply, political pressure, and the need to balance multiple objectives.

What are the recent developments in monetary policy in India?

  1. The RBI has adopted a flexible inflation targeting framework

  2. The RBI has increased the repo rate to control inflation

  3. The RBI has reduced the CRR and SLR to boost economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RBI has adopted a flexible inflation targeting framework, increased the repo rate to control inflation, and reduced the CRR and SLR to boost economic growth.

What are the future challenges for monetary policy in India?

  1. Managing inflation in the face of rising global commodity prices

  2. Supporting economic growth in the face of global headwinds

  3. Maintaining financial stability in the face of rising financial risks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RBI faces a number of future challenges in implementing monetary policy, including managing inflation in the face of rising global commodity prices, supporting economic growth in the face of global headwinds, and maintaining financial stability in the face of rising financial risks.

What is the role of monetary policy in promoting economic growth?

  1. Monetary policy can help to stimulate economic growth by lowering interest rates

  2. Monetary policy can help to stabilize economic growth by preventing inflation from getting too high or too low

  3. Monetary policy can help to promote economic growth by encouraging investment and consumption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monetary policy can help to promote economic growth by lowering interest rates, stabilizing economic growth, and encouraging investment and consumption.

What is the role of monetary policy in maintaining financial stability?

  1. Monetary policy can help to maintain financial stability by preventing asset bubbles from forming

  2. Monetary policy can help to maintain financial stability by preventing excessive credit growth

  3. Monetary policy can help to maintain financial stability by ensuring that banks have adequate capital and liquidity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monetary policy can help to maintain financial stability by preventing asset bubbles from forming, preventing excessive credit growth, and ensuring that banks have adequate capital and liquidity.

What are the limitations of monetary policy?

  1. Monetary policy cannot directly control the price level

  2. Monetary policy can have a lagged effect on the economy

  3. Monetary policy can be ineffective in the presence of supply shocks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monetary policy cannot directly control the price level, can have a lagged effect on the economy, and can be ineffective in the presence of supply shocks.

What are the key considerations for the RBI when setting monetary policy?

  1. The current and expected rate of inflation

  2. The level of economic growth

  3. The state of the financial system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RBI considers a number of factors when setting monetary policy, including the current and expected rate of inflation, the level of economic growth, and the state of the financial system.

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