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Q. 73
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The graph given below indicates the changes in key policy rates made by the Central Bank several times in a year :

Key policy rates in %

Line graph showing key policy rates in % from July 2010 to June 2011. The Y-axis ranges from 3.00 to 7.50. The X-axis shows dates: Jul 2, Jul 27, Sep 16, Nov 2, Dec 16, Jan 25, Mar 17, May 3, Jun 16. Three lines are plotted: Repo Rate (starting at 5.50, ending at 7.50), CRR (starting at 6.00, ending at 6.00), and Reverse Repo Rate (starting at 4.00, ending at 6.00).

DateRepo Rate (%)CRR (%)Reverse Repo Rate (%)
Jul 25.506.004.00
Jul 275.506.004.00
Sep 166.006.005.00
Nov 26.256.005.25
Dec 166.256.005.25
Jan 256.256.005.25
Mar 176.506.005.50
May 37.256.006.00
Jun 167.50 (+25)6.00 (0)6.50 (+25)

Which one of the following can be the most likely reason for the Central Bank for such an action?

A

Encouraging foreign investment

B

Increasing the liquidity

C

Encouraging both public and private savings

D

Anti-inflationary stance

Kepler. Discussing PYQs. Q.no. 73
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