Correct option is A
The correct answer is option (a) It is a combination of persuasion and pressure used by the RBI to influence banks' lending behaviour.
Moral suasion :
- Moral suasion refers to the non-legally binding guidance given by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to commercial banks, encouraging them to act in a way that aligns with the central bank's objectives.
- The RBI doesn't use strict regulations but relies on persuasion and subtle pressure to influence bank policies, such as curbing excessive lending or changing lending patterns in response to monetary policy goals