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प्रश्न
The Central Bank is the apex monetary institution of the country. Explain its role of a Banker of the Government.
Explain the following function of the central bank of a country.
Acting as a Banker to the Government.
Discuss the role of the Central Bank as the banker to the government.
With reference to the central bank of a country.
List two ways in which a central bank acts as 'Banker to the Government.
Explain the function of the Central Bank as a banker to the government.
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उत्तर
The central bank acts as a banker to the government both central as well as state governments in the following ways:
- As the government's banker, the central bank accepts receipts and makes payments. It also provides short-term loans to the government in times of difficulty.
- As a government agent, the central bank sells and purchases government securities and also manages public debt (national debt) and foreign debt.
- The central bank also acts as an advisor to the government, especially in monetary, banking, and financial matters.
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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.

The Central bank is having the authority to regulate the amount of money supply in the economy.
Based on the above explain the following.
- Credit Rationing
- CRR
- Regulation of Margin Requirements
- Bank Rate
Which of the following is/are the function(s) of central bank.
The ______ is the central bank of our country which has the authority to print currency notes.
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): Central Bank acts as a banker to the Government.
Reason (R): Except the one rupee note, all other currency notes bear the signature of Governor of RBI.
Give two reasons why the central banks enjoy monopoly of note issue.
Mention two ways in which the Reserve Bank of India assists the commercial banks.
Explain the following function of the central bank of a country.
Developmental functions.
Explain the banker’s bank function of the Central Bank.
