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Q. Consider t...

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Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Repo Rate:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only

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2 only

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C

Both 1 and 2

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D

Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Repo rate is the rate at which commercial banks borrow money from the RBI for short term in lieu of securities.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Repo rate is decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) headed by the RBI Governor.

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