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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
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Consider the following statements :

Statement-I : In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes.

Statement-II : Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary policy means.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of 'sterilization'? 
A
Conducting 'Open Market Operations'
B
Oversight of settlement and payment systems
C
Debt and cash management for the Central and State Governments
D
Regulating the functions of Non- banking Financial Institutions
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements :

1. If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to buy government securities.

2. If the rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to sell dollars in the market.

3. If interest rates in the USA or European Union were to fall, that is likely to induce RBI to buy dollars.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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Consider the following statements:

1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight.

2. Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs).

3. Devaluation of domestic currency decreases the currency risk associated with ECBs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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