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An increase in the bank rate makes borrowing by banks dearer, so money supply
Arises sharply
Bdecreases
Cdoubles in size
Dstays unchanged
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. decreases
Costlier loans reduce the reserves of commercial banks and hence decrease money supply.
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