Credit Creation Process — Prelims Questions

If the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is 4% and the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) is 18%, what is the approximate maximum money multiplier in a simplified banking system, assuming no cash drain and no excess reserves?

Which of the following actions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would most likely lead to an increase in the credit creation capacity of commercial banks?

Consider the following statements regarding the credit creation process in India: 1. The actual money multiplier is typically higher than the theoretical money multiplier due to banks holding excess reserves. 2. Priority Sector Lending (PSL) norms influence the allocation of credit but do not directly impact the overall credit creation capacity of the banking system. 3. A significant increase in Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) can constrain the credit creation capacity of banks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a direct limitation on the credit creation capacity of commercial banks?

In the context of recent RBI policy changes (2020-2024), which of the following measures was primarily aimed at *boosting* credit flow to specific sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic?