Question : The interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India provides overnight liquidity to banks is called ________.
Option 1: Reverse repo rate
Option 2: Marginal standing facility rate
Option 3: Repo rate
Option 4: Leverage rate
Correct Answer: Repo rate
Solution : The correct option is the Repo rate .
The repo rate is when the central bank lends money to commercial banks against government securities. This is short-term borrowing in which banks sell government securities to the RBI. All this is done through an agreement that says the g-sec is repurchased.
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Combined Grad ...
Answer Key | Eligibility | Application | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Result | Admit Card
Get Updates BrochureYour Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.