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________ is a primary function of commercial bank.

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Purchase and sell securities

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B

Accept deposits

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C

Letter of credit

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Provision of lockers

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Solution

The correct option is B Accept deposits
A commercial is that financial institution which accepts deposit from people and offers loan for the purpose of consumption or investment. The primary function of commercial banks are to accept deposits without which it cannot initiate its other functions.

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1. A commercial bank create credit on the basis of primary deposit.
2. Commercial banks perform many general utility services.

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