11th Economics Chapter 2 Exercise Answers (Money) Maharashtra Board – Free Solution

11th Economics Chapter 2 Exercise

Chapter 2 – Money

Q. 1. Complete the correlation

1) Primary function of money : Medium of exchange : : Secondary function of money : Transfer of value
2) Contingent Functions of money : Basis of credit : : Secondary function of money : standard of deferred payments.
3) Commodity money : Shells : : Plastic money : Credit Card
4) Divisibility : Smaller denomination : : Portability : Easy to carry from one place to another.
5) Barter system : Goods : : Modern economy : Money

Q. 2. Give economic terms

1) The act of exchanging goods for goods – Barter System
2) Provision for making payments in future – Deferred payment
3) System that makes use of currency for facilitating payments – Digital system
4) Credit instrument through which bank deposits are transferable – Cheque/Demand Draft
5) Monetary value stored and transferred electronically by means of computer hard drive or servers – E-money
6) Money not accounted for in the bank and not disclosed to the government – Black money

Q. 3. Choose the correct option

1) Arrange in the order of evolution of money.
a) Metallic money
b) Animal money
c) Metallic coins
d) Commodity money
Option:
1) a, b, c, d
2) b, d, a, c
3) d, c, a, b
4) c, a, b, d

2) Arrange in the order of evolution of money.
a) Plastic money
b) Paper money
c) Electronic money
d) Credit money
Option:
1) b, d, a, c
2) a, b, c, d
3) d, c, b, a
4) c, b, a, d

Solution of other subjects
Solution of all Chapters of Economics
1 – 2– 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10

Q. 4. Identify and explain the concepts from the given illustrations

1) Vasantsheth provides coal from his shop to farmers in exchange for foodgrains.
Concept: Barter system
Explanation: It refers to an exchange of goods for goods.

2) Babanrao deposits his money in a nationalized bank.
Concept: Bank Money
Explanation: Bank money refers to deposits that are in the form of cash saved by the people. It is used to create credit money.

3) Charu used her debit card to purchase a shirt for her younger brother.
Concept: Plastic Money
Explanation: Plastic Money is easy to use in transactions due to advanced technology. Debit cards and credit cards are used as plastic money.

4) Malathi purchased a house through an agent. The agent accepted the commission amount in cash but did not issue a receipt to her.
Concept: Black Money
Explanation: Black Money is any money that is received in cash but not accounted for and on which tax is not paid to the government. Black Money is tax evaded income.

5) To prevent misuse/fraudulent use of the national currency, a note ban is imposed on its use at certain times.
Concept: Demonetization
Explanation: To control black money, demonetization is one of the tools, which many countries have adopted.

Q.5. State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statements

1) There are no difficulties in barter system.

Answer: No, I disagree with this statement.
Reasons: a) Human wants are unlimited and means to satisfy them are limited.
b)

2) There are many good qualities found in modern currency.

Answer: Yes, I agree with this statement.
Reasons: a) Human wants keep on changing with seasons and preferences.
b)

3) Many tasks are accomplished by money.

Answer: Yes, I agree with this statement.
Reasons: a) Human wants keep on changing with seasons and preferences.
b)

4) Money can be sent anywhere through elecrtonic means.

Answer: Yes, I agree with this statement.
Reasons: a) Human wants keep on changing with seasons and preferences.
b)

Solution of other subjects
Solution of all Chapters of Economics
1 – 2– 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10

Q.6. Answer the following questions on the basis of the
following information

Ganesh travelled to the mall by bus. He gave the conductor Rs.10 coin for the ticket. He purchased many commodities from the mall.
At the billing counter, he gave his credit card for payment but the billing clerk informed him that only debit cards were accepted. Since Ganesh had forgotten his debit card at home, he offered to make payment by cash.

1) Identify the types of money used in the information.
Answer: a) Plastic money
b) Paper money
c) Token coin.

2) Explain any two of them.
Answer:
Paper money: Paper Money was a substitute for metallic money. In course of time, issue of currency notes was monopolized by the Central Bank. Paper money consists of paper currency issued by the Government and the Central Bank of the country.

Plastic money: Plastic Money is easy to use in transactions due to advanced technology. Debit cards and credit cards are used as plastic money. Further innovation in smart transactions led to the introduction of electronic money.

11th Economics Textbook Solutions

Chapter Name	Solution Link
1) Basic Concepts in Economics	Solution
2) Money	Solution
3) Partition Values	Solution
4) The Economy of Maharashtra	Solution
5) Rural Development in India	Solution
6) Population in India	Solution
7) Unemployment in India	Solution
8) Poverty in India	Solution
9) Economic Policy of India Since 1991	Solution
10) Economic Planning in India	Solution

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