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Which among the following banks issues currency notes on behalf of the Central Government in India?

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Which among the following banks issues currency notes on behalf of the Central Government in India?

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues currency notes on behalf of the Central Government in India. Here are the steps explaining the process:

  1. The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 gives the RBI the sole right to issue currency notes.
  2. The RBI prints notes based on an estimate of the demand for cash.
  3. The design of the notes is approved by the Central Government, on the recommendation of the Central Board of the RBI.
  4. The RBI places an indent for the printing of notes with the various printing presses.
  5. Once the notes are printed, they are sent to the RBI.
  6. The RBI then distributes these notes through its regional offices.
  7. The RBI issues these notes into circulation on behalf of the Central Government.
  8. The Central Government takes the responsibility of the Fiduciary Issue, which means the currency notes issued by the RBI are not backed by equivalent gold or silver but only by the guarantee of the Central Government.
  9. The RBI acts as the banker to the Central Government and helps in the issue and exchange of government securities.
  10. Thus, the RBI plays a crucial role in the issue of currency notes in India on behalf of the Central Government.

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