Direct Instruments of Monetary Policy

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Which of the following is a direct instrument of monetary policy?

  1. Open Market Operations

  2. Bank Rate

  3. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Open Market Operations, Bank Rate, and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) are all direct instruments of monetary policy.

What is the purpose of Open Market Operations?

  1. To influence the money supply

  2. To control inflation

  3. To stabilize the exchange rate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Open Market Operations are used to influence the money supply, control inflation, and stabilize the exchange rate.

How does the Bank Rate affect the money supply?

  1. By increasing the cost of borrowing for banks

  2. By decreasing the cost of borrowing for banks

  3. By increasing the money supply

  4. By decreasing the money supply


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An increase in the Bank Rate increases the cost of borrowing for banks, which in turn reduces the money supply.

What is the impact of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) on the money supply?

  1. It increases the money supply

  2. It decreases the money supply

  3. It has no impact on the money supply

  4. It depends on the economic conditions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

Which of the following is not a direct instrument of monetary policy?

  1. Repo Rate

  2. Reverse Repo Rate

  3. Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate

  4. Quantitative Easing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quantitative Easing is not a direct instrument of monetary policy, but rather an unconventional monetary policy tool.

What is the purpose of Repo Rate?

  1. To provide liquidity to banks

  2. To control inflation

  3. To stabilize the exchange rate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Repo Rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to banks on a short-term basis.

How does the Reverse Repo Rate affect the money supply?

  1. It increases the money supply

  2. It decreases the money supply

  3. It has no impact on the money supply

  4. It depends on the economic conditions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An increase in Reverse Repo Rate encourages banks to park their excess funds with the central bank, which in turn increases the money supply.

What is the role of Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate?

  1. To provide liquidity to banks

  2. To control inflation

  3. To stabilize the exchange rate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MSF Rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to banks on an overnight basis.

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative instrument of monetary policy?

  1. Open Market Operations

  2. Bank Rate

  3. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Open Market Operations are an example of a quantitative instrument of monetary policy, as they involve the central bank buying or selling government securities in the open market.

What is the impact of quantitative instruments of monetary policy on the money supply?

  1. They increase the money supply

  2. They decrease the money supply

  3. They have no impact on the money supply

  4. It depends on the economic conditions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quantitative instruments of monetary policy, such as Open Market Operations, increase the money supply by injecting money into the economy.

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative instrument of monetary policy?

  1. Open Market Operations

  2. Bank Rate

  3. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bank Rate is an example of a qualitative instrument of monetary policy, as it affects the cost of borrowing for banks.

What is the impact of qualitative instruments of monetary policy on the money supply?

  1. They increase the money supply

  2. They decrease the money supply

  3. They have no impact on the money supply

  4. It depends on the economic conditions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The impact of qualitative instruments of monetary policy on the money supply depends on the economic conditions and the specific instrument being used.

Which of the following is not a direct instrument of monetary policy?

  1. Open Market Operations

  2. Bank Rate

  3. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)

  4. Moral Suasion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moral Suasion is not a direct instrument of monetary policy, but rather a form of indirect monetary policy.

What is the purpose of Moral Suasion?

  1. To influence the behavior of banks and other financial institutions

  2. To control inflation

  3. To stabilize the exchange rate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Suasion is used by the central bank to influence the behavior of banks and other financial institutions without using direct regulatory measures.

Which of the following is not a direct instrument of monetary policy?

  1. Open Market Operations

  2. Bank Rate

  3. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)

  4. Selective Credit Controls


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Selective Credit Controls are not a direct instrument of monetary policy, but rather a form of indirect monetary policy.

What is the purpose of Selective Credit Controls?

  1. To control the flow of credit to specific sectors of the economy

  2. To control inflation

  3. To stabilize the exchange rate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selective Credit Controls are used by the central bank to control the flow of credit to specific sectors of the economy, such as housing or consumer lending.

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