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    Question

    Regarding the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR), consider

    these statements: 1. SLR is maintained to ensure that banks have liquid assets to meet unexpected demand from depositors. 2. The maximum limit for SLR as per the Banking Regulation Act is 40%. 3. RBI pays interest on the gold portion of the SLR maintained by banks. Which of the statements above is/are correct?Β 
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2, and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement 3 is incorrect. RBI does not pay any interest on the assets (cash, gold, or securities) maintained by banks for SLR purposes.

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