SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CHSL - 2 June 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q31

____________ is a situation in the bonds market when the rate of interest falls to its lowest level and the speculative demand for money becomes perfectly elastic.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3. i.e. Liquidity trap.

  • Liquidity trap is a situation where people prefer to hold cash in a savings account rather than invest or spend.
  • Interest rates fall, increasing household savings, which increases the money supply in the liquidity trap.