Question

    Consider the following statements with reference to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC):

    I. It is Constituted by RBI under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934.

    II. It is Chaired by the Governor of RBI.

    III. MPC conducts meetings at least 3 times a year.

    Which of the following statements is/are not correct?

    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I and II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E II and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Reserve Bank of India said that it will call a special meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) soon explaining the reasons for the average retail inflation remaining above the upper tolerance limit of 6% for three consecutive quarters. Constituted by RBI under section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934. Chaired by the Governor of RBI. Mission: Fixing the benchmark policy interest rate (repo rate) to restrain inflation within the particular target level (2% to 6%). MPC conducts meetings at least 4 times a year. The monetary policy is published after every meeting with each member explaining his opinions.  

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