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Why do demand deposits usually offer lower interest compared to time deposits?

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Banking Awareness - Types Of Bank Accounts
Why do demand deposits usually offer lower interest compared to time deposits?
AThey are meant only for businesses
BThey involve higher risk
CThey are regulated by RBI
DThey provide high liquidity to customers
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand bank perspective.

    Banks cannot freely use highly liquid funds.
  2. Step 2: Identify the main reason.

    High liquidity reduces the bank’s ability to lend long-term.
  3. Final Answer:

    They provide high liquidity to customers → Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Higher liquidity = lower interest ✅
Quick Trick: Liquidity and interest move in opposite directions.
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming regulation alone decides interest rate.
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