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Q213. The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?

The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2021 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Increase in the banking habit of the people

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Money Multiplier ($m$) is inversely proportional to reserve ratios ($CRR, SLR$) and currency-deposit ratio ($c$).
  • An increase in the banking habit of people leads individuals to hold less physical cash and deposit more into the commercial banking system. Lower cash holdings reduce the currency leakage and increase credit creation, thereby increasing the money multiplier.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Higher banking habits → lower currency drain → higher bank deposit base → amplified credit creation capacity.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q213)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Banking & Financial System
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Increase in the banking habit of the people

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2021 Q213

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper I Question 213 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 Indian Economy (Banking & Financial System) question is Option (C): "Increase in the banking habit of the people". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2021 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Banking & Financial System". You can explore all repeated questions from Banking & Financial System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Higher banking habits → lower currency drain → higher bank deposit base → amplified credit creation capacity.

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