Which of the following terms of the central bank is due to its functions of buying and selling government securities on behalf of the government?

Banker’s bank

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Fiscal agent

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Supervisor of the bank

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Issuing of notes

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Solution

The correct option is A
Banker’s bank

As the banker to the government, the central bank purchases and sells government securities. Therefore, the government gives its banking business to the central bank.

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