{"id":239965,"date":"2026-03-20T15:56:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=239965"},"modified":"2026-03-29T22:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T16:37:02","slug":"ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Attempt IFSCA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 Practice Quiz &amp; Download PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\/#How_can_you_download_the_IFSCA_Grade_A_practice_paper_pdf\" >How can you download the IFSCA Grade A practice paper pdf?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\/#IFSCA_Grade_A_Practice_Quiz\" >IFSCA Grade A Practice Quiz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\/#Sign_Up\" >Sign Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\/#Login\" >Login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\/#Forgot_Password\" >Forgot Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\/#What_is_the_IFSCA_Grade_A_phase_1_exam_pattern\" >What is the IFSCA Grade A phase 1 exam pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\/#What_topics_are_covered_in_IFSCA_Grade_A_Phase_1_Paper_1\" >What topics are covered in IFSCA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Competition for the IFSCA Grade A exam is increasing every year, and questions are getting more challenging. Early planning, consistent practice, and understanding the exam pattern are key to scoring well. One of the best ways to check your preparation is by attempting a practice quiz. It helps you identify weak areas, improve speed, and build confidence before the real exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we provided a free practice quiz for IFSCA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 along with the exam pattern, preparation tips, and a free downloadable PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-you-download-the-ifsca-grade-a-practice-paper-pdf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_download_the_IFSCA_Grade_A_practice_paper_pdf\"><\/span>How can you download the IFSCA Grade A practice paper pdf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can easily download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ifsca-grade-a-notification\/?ref=contac-ifsca-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IFSCA Grade A exam <\/a>Phase 1 Paper 1 practice PDF using the direct link below. The PDF includes questions from all sections of Paper 1, along with correct answers and explanations to help you revise effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz-pdf\/?ref=contac-ifsca-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ifsca-grade-a-practice-quiz\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IFSCA_Grade_A_Practice_Quiz\"><\/span>IFSCA Grade A Practice Quiz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ifsca-grade-a-exam-pattern\/?ref=contac-ifsca-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IFSCA Grade A Phase 1<\/a> preparation with this practice quiz. It includes questions from all sections of Paper 1. Attempt the quiz and check your score based on the number of correct and wrong answers to identify areas that need improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n}\n\n#quiz-1 h2 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question {\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question p {\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px;\n  margin: 6px 0;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #e0e0e0;\n  color: #000;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button:hover {\n  background: #d5d5d5;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.correct {\n  background: #4caf50;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.wrong {\n  background: #f44336;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.locked {\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* SUMMARY *\/\n#quiz-1 .final-summary {\n  margin-top: 40px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  border: 2px solid #4caf50;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .final-summary h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 40px;\n  gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span>IFSCA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 Practice Quiz<\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>1. Which body oversees the regulation of financial services in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in India, including banking, insurance, and capital market activities?<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">D. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. Ministry of Finance<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>2. India&#8217;s first International Financial Services Centre is located in which city?<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. Mumbai<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. New Delhi<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">C. Ahmedabad (GIFT City)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. Hyderabad<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. Bengaluru<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>3. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in which year, succeeding the Millennium Development Goals?<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. 2010<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. 2013<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">C. 2015<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. 2017<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. 2019<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>4. Which index measures price changes at the wholesale level in India, reflecting inflation in raw materials and intermediate goods?<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. Consumer Price Index (CPI)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">B. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. Producer Price Index (PPI)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. GDP Deflator<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. Sensex<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>5. Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), what is the overdraft facility available to account holders after satisfactory operation for 6 months?<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. Rs. 5,000<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">B. Rs. 10,000<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. Rs. 15,000<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. Rs. 20,000<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. Rs. 25,000<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>6. The concept of &#8216;Inclusive Growth&#8217; in India&#8217;s economic policy primarily focuses on:<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. Growth that benefits only the urban population<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. Growth that is environmentally sustainable at the cost of economic development<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">C. Economic growth that benefits all sections of society, including marginalised groups<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. Growth driven exclusively by the manufacturing sector<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. Growth financed through foreign direct investment<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>7. India&#8217;s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 was enacted primarily to:<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. Provide tax exemptions to bankrupt companies<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">B. Create a time-bound process for resolving insolvency of individuals and businesses<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. Nationalise insolvent banks<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. Merge public sector banks with private banks<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. Regulate foreign bankruptcy proceedings in India<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>8. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India was implemented from which date?<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. 1 April 2017<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">B. 1 July 2017<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. 1 January 2018<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. 15 August 2017<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. 1 April 2016<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>9. The Basel III framework, implemented by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, primarily aims to:<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. Regulate insurance companies globally<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. Standardise accounting practices for multinational corporations<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">C. Strengthen bank capital requirements and improve risk management to ensure financial stability<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. Create a global currency for international trade<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. Regulate cryptocurrency markets<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>10. Which organisation publishes the &#8216;World Economic Outlook&#8217; report that provides analysis and forecasts of the global economy?<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. World Bank<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. World Trade Organization (WTO)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. Asian Development Bank (ADB)<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>11. Study the following information carefully. Ten people A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J sit in two parallel rows of 5 each. Row 1 faces North and Row 2 faces South. People in Row 1 face people in Row 2. A sits in Row 1. B sits at one of the extreme ends of Row 2 and faces D. C sits second to the right of A. E is an immediate neighbour of B and does not sit at an extreme end. F is in Row 2, two places to the left of E. G faces C and is not adjacent to F. H is in Row 1, to the immediate left of D&#8217;s neighbour&#8217;s neighbour. I faces B. J is in Row 2 and is between F and G. If D sits third from the right in Row 1, who sits at the extreme left of Row 2?<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. B<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. E<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. F<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">D. I<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. J<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>12. In a coded language, if &#8216;DERIVATIVES&#8217; is coded as &#8216;EFSUJWBUJWFT&#8217; and &#8216;PORTFOLIO&#8217; is coded as &#8216;QPSUPMJP&#8217;, then decode the message &#8216;TBWJOHT BDDPVOU JOUFSFTU&#8217; and find the actual financial term it represents.<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">A. SAVINGS ACCOUNT INTEREST<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. CURRENT ACCOUNT SAVINGS<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. MUTUAL FUND RETURNS<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. FIXED DEPOSIT MATURITY<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. None of these<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>13. Eight members of a family &#8211; P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W &#8211; span four generations. P is the maternal grandmother of V. Q is the paternal grandfather of V. R is married to P. T is married to S. U is the sister of V. S is the daughter of Q and has only one sibling who is male. W is married to Q. T is the father of V and U. R is not the father of S. How is R related to T?<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">A. Father-in-law<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. Father<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. Uncle<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. Brother-in-law<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. Grandfather<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>14. Read the passage and answer: A task force has been constituted with members from departments Finance (F), Technology (T), Operations (O), HR (H), and Legal (L). The task force must have at least 2 members from Finance. No two members from Legal can be together. Technology must have more members than Operations. HR can only join if Finance has exactly 3 members. The total size of the task force is exactly 7. Finance has 4 eligible members, Technology has 3, Operations has 2, HR has 3, and Legal has 4. How many valid compositions of the task force are possible where Finance contributes exactly 3 members?<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. 120<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">B. 144<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. 168<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. 180<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. None of these<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>15. Statements: Some bonds are equities. All equities are derivatives. No derivative is a commodity. Some commodities are currencies. All currencies are assets. Conclusions: I. No bond is a commodity. II. Some assets are not equities. III. All derivatives being assets is a possibility. IV. Some currencies are derivatives is a possibility. V. No equity is a currency.<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. Only I and III follow<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">B. Only II, III, and V follow<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. Only III and V follow<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. I, III and V follow<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. All five follow<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>16. Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: A. This has led to concerns about data privacy and misuse of personal information. B. Fintech companies collect vast amounts of data from their users. C. However, the regulatory framework governing data protection in the financial sector is still evolving. D. This data is used to personalise services and assess creditworthiness. E. Stronger regulations are needed to protect consumers while still fostering innovation.<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. BDACE<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. BACED<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">C. BDAEC<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. BDAEC<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. ABCDE<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>17. Rearrange the following sentences: A. The Securities and Exchange Board of India was established to protect investor interests. B. Over the years, SEBI has been granted more powers to regulate and penalise errant entities. C. It also aims to promote the development of the securities market. D. The regulator issues guidelines, regulations, and circulars to govern market participants. E. SEBI has thus become a cornerstone of investor confidence in Indian markets.<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. ACBDE<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. ABCDE<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">C. ACDBE<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. ABCDE<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. ACDBE<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>18. In the sentence below, identify which of the bolded words should be swapped to make it grammatically and contextually correct: &#8216;The committee has (a) accept the (b) revised proposal after extensive (c) deliberations and (d) issued a formal approval.&#8217;<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">A. a and b<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">B. a and d<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. b and c<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. c and d<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. No swap needed<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>19. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The central bank&#8217;s decision to _______ interest rates was aimed at curbing inflation without _______ economic growth.<\/p>\n      <button data-correct=\"true\">A. increase, stifling<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">B. decrease, boosting<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">C. maintain, inhibiting<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">D. reduce, hampering<\/button>\n      <button data-correct=\"false\">E. hike, accelerating<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n      <p>20. 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