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What will be the impact on the Cash Reserves of commercial banks if RBI conducts a sale of securities?

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Increase or decrease

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Decrease

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Remain Constant

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Increase

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Solution

The correct option is B
Decrease

If RBI conducts a sale of securities, it absorbs liquidity in the economy thereby reducing Cash Reserves in commercial banks.

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