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In India, RBI prescribes the minimum SLR level for scheduled commercial banks in India, in specified assets as a percentage of bank’s
A
net demand and time liabilities
B
demand liability
C
time liability
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The maximum limit of SLR is 40% and minimum limit of SLR is 0 In India, Reserve Bank of India always determines the percentage of SLR. There are some statutory requirements for temporarily placing the money in government bonds.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ratio of these liquid assets to the demand and time liabilities is called the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has the authority to increase this ratio by up to 40%. An increase in the ratio constricts the ability of the bank to inject money into the economy.

Detailed explanation-3: -RBI has kept 40% as the maximum limit for SLR. SLR is calculated as a percentage of all the deposits held by the bank. Another way to define the SLR meaning is the ratio of a bank’s liquid assets to its net demand and time liabilities.

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