General Studies Question 231
Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Commitee (MPC)?
- It decides the RBI’s benchmark interest rates. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every 2 years.
- It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Options:
A) Only one
B) 1 and 2
C) Only three
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). The MPC is a 6 member body who shall hold office for a period of three years. Statement 3 The Governor of the RBI is the ex-officio chairperson of the MPC.
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