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Money and Banking

Haryana Board · Class 12 · Economics

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Card 1Introduction to Money

What is barter exchange and what is its main limitation?

Answer

Barter exchange is the direct exchange of commodities without using money as a medium. Its main limitation is the 'double coincidence of wants' - it requires finding someone who has what you want and

Card 2Functions of Money

List the three main functions of money in a modern economy.

Answer

1. Medium of Exchange - facilitates transactions by eliminating barter problems 2. Unit of Account - provides a common measure to express value of goods and services 3. Store of Value - allows wealth

Card 3Functions of Money

What happens to the purchasing power of money when there is a general increase in price level?

Answer

When there is a general increase in price level (inflation), the purchasing power of money decreases. This means a unit of money can now purchase less of any commodity than before. For example, if pri

Card 4Demand for Money

What determines the demand for money in an economy?

Answer

The demand for money is determined by: 1. Income level - higher income leads to more transactions, hence higher money demand 2. Interest rates - higher interest rates reduce money demand as people pre

Card 5Central Bank

What is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and when was it established?

Answer

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India's central bank, established in 1935. It performs several important functions: issues currency, controls money supply, acts as banker to the government, maintai

Card 6Money Supply

What is 'high-powered money' or 'reserve money'?

Answer

High-powered money (also called reserve money or monetary base) is the currency issued by the central bank that can be held by the public or commercial banks. It acts as the basis for credit creation

Card 7Commercial Banks

Explain how commercial banks make profit.

Answer

Commercial banks make profit through the 'spread' - the difference between interest rates they pay to depositors and the rates they charge from borrowers. For example, if a bank pays 4% interest on de

Card 8Monetary Policy Tools

What is Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and why is it important?

Answer

Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is the percentage of deposits that banks must keep as reserves with the RBI. It's a legal requirement that limits credit creation. For example, if CRR is 20%, banks must keep

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