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What does the term 'bank rate' refer to?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Rate of interest charged by a central bank on its loans to a commercial bank

Bank Rate Explained

The term 'bank rate' refers to the rate of interest that a country's central bank charges on loans provided to commercial banks.

This is a key tool in monetary policy used to manage the money supply and credit conditions in the economy.

Option Analysis

  • Option 1 is incorrect as it describes interbank lending rates between commercial banks.
  • Option 2 is correct. It accurately defines the bank rate as the interest charged by the central bank on its loans to commercial banks.
  • Option 3 is incorrect as it refers to lending rates between private commercial banks, not the central bank's policy rate.
  • Option 4 is incorrect as it describes a retail lending rate from a non-scheduled bank to individuals.

The bank rate influences the overall cost of borrowing in the economy.

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