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    In the framework of monetary policy, central banks employ various tools to manage liquidity and control inflation within the economy. One such tool involves the interest rate at which commercial banks lend their surplus funds to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in exchange for eligible government securities. This process helps the central bank to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system, thus playing a crucial role in controlling inflation and stabilizing the financial system. Understanding this term is essential for anyone studying or working in the financial sector.

    What term designates the interest rate at which commercial banks, as part of the monetary policy framework, engage in the process of lending surplus funds to the Reserve Bank of India in exchange for eligible government securities?

    A Repo Rate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bank Rate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Reverse Repo Rate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Standing Deposit Facility Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The reverse repo rate is the interest rate at which commercial banks lend their surplus funds to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in exchange for eligible government securities. This mechanism is a critical component of the RBI's monetary policy toolkit, used to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system and help control inflation. By adjusting the reverse repo rate, the RBI influences the amount of money that banks can lend, thereby impacting overall economic activity and price stability.

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