Question:

Read the following statements carefully :
Statement 1: The government may reduce the repo rate, to control deflationary gap prevailing in the economy.
Statement 2: The government may reduce the deflationary gap, by selling off government securities (G-Sec) in the open market.
In the light of the given statements, choose the correct option from the following :

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To combat a deflationary gap, the central bank can lower the repo rate and perform open market operations such as selling government securities to control the money supply.
  • Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
  • Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
  • Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
  • Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Statement 1 is true because reducing the repo rate helps in controlling the deflationary gap by encouraging borrowing and spending in the economy.
Statement 2 is also true because selling government securities in the open market is an open market operation that can help reduce the deflationary gap by reducing the money supply.
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