General Studies Question 231

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Commitee (MPC)?
  1. It decides the RBI’s benchmark interest rates.
  2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
  3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options:

A) Only 1

B) 1 and 2

C) Only 3

D) 2 and 3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Exp. [a] Statement 1The MPC would be entrusted with fixing the benchmark policy rate (Repo Rate). Statement 2 The MPC is a 6 member body who shall hold office for a period of four years. Statement 3 The Governor of the RBI is the ex-officio chairperson of the MPC.