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Central Bank

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Card 1Meaning of Central Bank

What is a Central Bank? Define it.

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A Central Bank is the supreme monetary institution at the apex of the monetary and banking structure of a country. It is the leader of the money market and controls, regulates, and supervises the acti

Card 2Reserve Bank of India

Name the Central Bank of India and when was it established?

Answer

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank of India. It was established on 1st April, 1935, under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Initially it was a private bank, but on 1st January, 194

Card 3Differences between Central and Commercial Banks

What are the main differences between a Central Bank and a Commercial Bank? (List any 4)

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1. Objective: Central bank promotes social welfare; Commercial bank earns profit 2. Ownership: Central bank is government-owned; Commercial bank can be private or government-owned 3. Note Issue: Centr

Card 4Need for Central Bank

Why is there a need for a Central Bank in every country?

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1. Management of Paper Standard: Paper currency system needs central authority management 2. Banker to Government: Government needs a bank for its monetary, fiscal and trade activities 3. Credit Contr

Card 5Functions of Central Bank

What is meant by 'Bank of Note Issue' function of Central Bank?

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The Central Bank has the sole monopoly to issue currency notes, which is why it's called 'Bank of Issue'. Commercial banks cannot issue currency notes. The currency created is called 'high powered mon

Card 6Functions of Central Bank

How does the Central Bank act as 'Banker to the Government'?

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As Banker: Manages government banking accounts, accepts deposits, makes payments, gives short-term loans As Fiscal Agent: Manages public borrowings, collects taxes, represents government in internatio

Card 7Functions of Central Bank

Explain the 'Lender of Last Resort' function of Central Bank.

Answer

When commercial banks fail to meet their financial requirements from other sources, they can approach the central bank as a last resort for loans and advances. This function saves banks from possible

Card 8Monetary Policy

What is Monetary Policy?

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Monetary Policy refers to the measures adopted by the central bank to regulate the supply of money and credit in the economy. It includes various instruments or tools that the central bank uses to con

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