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Topic

Statutory Liquidity Ratio

Asked 2 times in CSE over 17 years (1998–2015), peaking in 2015.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
1998–2015
Span
2015
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2015
  • Recurs across 2 years (1998–2015)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Sample questions

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CSE2015
When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
  1. A India's GDP growth rate increases drastically
  2. B Foreign Institutional Investors may bring more capital into our country
  3. C Scheduled Commercial Banks may cut their lending rates ✓
  4. D It may drastically reduce the liquidity to the banking system
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
CSE1998
The banks are required to maintain a certain ratio between their cash in hand and total assets. This is called
  1. A SBR (Statutory Bank Ratio)
  2. B SLR (Statutory Liquid Ratio) ✓
  3. C CBR (Central Bank Reserve)
  4. D CLR (Central Liquid Reserve)
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance

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