CUET Economics - Why does central bank is called the lender of last resort? 1. It lends money to the government to finance its budget deficit. 2. Central bank lends money to trade and industry to support their export operations. 3. When a country runs out of money, the central bank prints more money. 4. Central bank lends money to banks at all times. | PYQs + Solutions

CUET Economics 2025 31 May Shift 1

Macro

Medium

It lends money to the government to finance its budget deficit.

Central bank lends money to trade and industry to support their export operations.

When a country runs out of money, the central bank prints more money.

Central bank lends money to banks at all times.

✅ Correct Option: 4

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