Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2010-1st Year B.Com Money, Banking & Financial Institutions - Question Paper

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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME Term-End Examination    June, 2010

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I^s- ELECTIVE COURSE : COMMERCE O ECO-9 : MONEY, BANKING & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Time : 2 hours    Maximum Marks : 50

(Weigh tage 70%)

Note : The paper contains three sections A, B and C. Necessary instructions are given in each section.

SECTION - A

Answer any two questions from this section. 2x12=24

1.    Explain the functions of a central bank with reference to the Reserve Bank of India.

2.    Why should inflation be controlled ? Discuss the various measures to be adopted to control it.

3.    (a) Explain the difference between the bank

and non-bank financial Intermediaries.

(b) What are investment trusts ? Give two examples of such trusts in India.

4.    Explain the objectives of the IMF. Discuss the role of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) in meeting the growing demand for international liquidity.

SECTION - B

Answer any two questions from this section.    2x8=16

5.    Explain the role of commercial banks and their economic significance.

6.    Describe the primary and secondary functions of money.

7.    Explain the role of regional rural banks in providing rural credit.

8.    Who are the main participants in the foreign exchange market ? Explain their activities in relation to foreign exchange market.

SECTION - C

9. Explain any two of the following :

(a)    Evils of money

(b)    Development Banks

(c)    M_t and M₂ measures of money supply

(d)    System of managed float of foreign exchange

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