Which of the following action(s) by the Government would lead to contraction of money supply in the economy?<br>1. Purchase of Treasury Bills by the central bank from public<br>2. Sale of Treasury Bills by the central bank to public<br>3. Sale of foreign exchange by the central bank<br>4. Purchase of foreign exchange by the central bank<br>Select the <strong>correct</strong> answer using the code given below:

  1. A. 1 and 4 only
  2. B. 1 and 3 only
  3. C. 2 and 3 only
  4. D. 2 only

Correct Answer: C. 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Selling Treasury Bills or foreign exchange by the central bank to the public absorbs liquidity (currency) from the market, leading to a contraction of the money supply.

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