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प्रश्न
Which of the following is/are the function(s) of central bank.
विकल्प
Banker's bank
Lender of the last resort
Receive deposits from the public and business firms.
Provide short-term and medium-term loans to customers.
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उत्तर
Banker's bank and lender of the last resort
Explanation:
- The central bank acts as a banker to all the commercial banks in the country.
- Whenever a commercial bank needs financial assistance, it may borrow from other commercial banks. However, other commercial banks may not be able to provide funds to the bank in need. In this way the central bank acts as the lender of the last resort.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the functions of the RBI with respect to the following:
- Custodian of foreign exchange reserves.
- Monopoly of note issue.
- Clearing house facility.
- Banker and fiscal agent to the government.
Assertion (A): Central bank as a banker to the government, works as a custodian of foreign exchange reserves.
Reason (R): The Central bank acts as a Clearing house for the transfer and settlement of mutual claims of commercial banks.
- In the realm of economic development, how does the role of entrepreneurs impact the overall growth and stability of a nation.
What is meant by clearing house function of the RBI?
Identify which of the following is not the function of the central bank?
Which of the following statements are true?
- The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank of the country.
- All currency notes (except one rupee note) bear the signature of Governor, RBI.
- The objective of the Reserve Bank of India is to earn profit.
Identify the function of RBI as indicated by the following image.

Read the following statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose one of the correct alternatives given below:
Assertion (A): Reserve Bank of India creates credit.
Reason (R): Reserve Bank of India is known as a bank of note issue.
Who normally keep their deposits in the Central Bank?
Explain the following function of the central bank of a country.
Developmental functions.
