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Economy2025
Which of the following are the sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India? I. Buying and selling Government bonds II. Buying and selling foreign currency III. Pension fund management IV. Lending to private companies V. Printing and distributing currency notes Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation

The correct option is "I and II only" because the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) generates income primarily through its activities related to monetary policy and foreign exchange management. Buying and selling government bonds (I) allows the RBI to regulate the money supply and manage interest rates, while transactions involving foreign currency (II) help maintain the stability of the Indian rupee and facilitate international trade. Other options like pension fund management (III) and lending to private companies (IV) are not primary functions of the RBI, and printing currency (V) involves costs rather than income generation.

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