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51.

Banks keep notes/ coins in Currency Chest on Behalf of which of the following?

A. Their own self
B. The Central Government
C. The Reserve Bank of India
D. Their Head Office
E. None of these
Answer» D. Their Head Office
52.

RBI issue currency rupee notes on bases of .

A. By holding minimum value of gold coins and bullion
B. By holding minimum foreign securities as a part of the total approved assets
C. By holding minimum amount of commodities which are trading in commodity exchanges
D. Only a and b
E. All the above
Answer» E. All the above
53.

Whenever somebody needs foreign currency against Indian Rupee, banks give equivalent amount of desired currency based on prevalent

A. bank rate
B. currency rate
C. policy rate
D. exchange rate
E. base rate
Answer» E. base rate
54.

has been declared the first total banking state in India, successfully implementing the total financial inclusion thereby ensuring banking facility to all households.

A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand
E. Gujarat
Answer» C. Himachal Pradesh
55.

Government of India to issue a notification body to pay interest on inoperative PF accounts

A. 5.4%
B. 6.5%
C. 7.7%
D. 8.8%
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
56.

When it comes to electronic banking which among the following are not coming under the purview of electronic banking?

A. Debit cards
B. credit cards
C. mobile banking
D. safe deposit locker
E. internet banking
Answer» E. internet banking
57.

The Base rate of each bank is to be reviewed after every

A. Quarter
B. Month
C. Year
D. Week
E. None of these
Answer» B. Month
58.

Which bank was the sponsor of Prathama Gramin Bank?

A. Bank of Baroda
B. Indian Bank
C. Punjab National Bank
D. Syndicate Bank
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
59.

A savings as well as current account should be treated as inoperative / inactive if there are no transactions in the account for over a period of years.

A. 5
B. 3
C. 1
D. 2
E. 4
Answer» E. 4
60.

New Bank of India was merged with which bank?

A. Bank of Baroda
B. PNB
C. Central Bank of India
D. SBI
E. None of the given options is true
Answer» C. Central Bank of India
61.

The following are main objectives of the SEBI :-

A. to protect interest of investors
B. to promote the development of security market
C. to regulate the security market
D. all of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
62.

Interest on savings bank account is now calculated by banks on?

A. Minimum balance from 7th to last day of the month
B. Daily product basis
C. Minimum balance from 10th to last day of the month
D. Minimum balance during the month
E. None of these
Answer» C. Minimum balance from 10th to last day of the month
63.

Which of the following rates are reviewed by the RBI at the time of periodical review of the policy? 1). Bank 2). Repo 3). Savings bank rate

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. All the three
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
64.

Which of the following stock exchange is derecognized by SEBI on 19.11.2014 on the allegations of serious irregularities in its functioning?

A. Bombay Stock Exchange
B. Delhi Stock Exchange
C. Calcutta Stock Exchange
D. Bangalore Stock Exchange
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Calcutta Stock Exchange
65.

From time to time, which among the following body publishes the exchange control Manual in context with the foreign exchange in India?

A. foreign trade promotion board
B. department of commerce
C. reserve bank of India
D. SEBI
E. None of the above
Answer» D. SEBI
66.

How many parties primarily involved in a Promissory Note?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
E. None of these
Answer» B. Three
67.

Companies whose main business is not financing or lending are permitted to accept deposits under section 45(s) of RBI Act only from:

A. Public
B. Relatives in the from of loans
C. Friends
D. All of the above
E. None
Answer» C. Friends
68.

Reserves which can act as a liquidity buffer for commercial banks during crisis times are

A. CAR
B. SLR
C. CAR and CRR
D. CRR and SLR
E. None of these
Answer» C. CAR and CRR
69.

In banking parlance, NPA stands for ?

A. Net Performing Asset
B. Non Performing Asset
C. Non-Productive Asset
D. All of these
E. None of the Above
Answer» C. Non-Productive Asset
70.

The RBI has decided to stop circulation of the coin of which of the following denominations from June 2011 ?

A. 50 p.
B. Rs 1
C. Rs 2
D. 25 p.
E. Rs. 5
Answer» E. Rs. 5
71.

Electronic fund transfers like RTGS and NEFT are operated and maintained by .

A. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
B. Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
D. Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL)
E. None of these
Answer» D. Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL)
72.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) follows the financial year.

A. Jan to Dec
B. Apr to March
C. July to June
D. Sep to Aug
E. Oct to Sep
Answer» D. Sep to Aug
73.

Base Rate is the rate below which no Bank can allow their lending to anyone. Who will fix this Base Rate for Banks?

A. Individuals Banks Board
B. Ministry of Commerce
C. Ministry of Finance
D. RBI
E. Interest Rate Commission of India
Answer» B. Ministry of Commerce
74.

Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme introduced in has emerged as an innovative credit delivery mechanism to meet the credit requirements of the farmers in a timely and hassle free manner.

A. 1998
B. 2000
C. 2001
D. 1991
E. 2004
Answer» B. 2000
75.

Which bank launched home loan overdraft facility for salaried customers?

A. State bank of India
B. ICICI bank
C. Axis Bank
D. HDFC Bank
E. None of these
Answer» C. Axis Bank
76.

Which Bank has launched IT Innovation Start-up Fund to support start-ups in the financial technology (finetech) space?

A. Punjab National Bank
B. Canara Bank
C. State Bank of India
D. Syndicate Bank
E. None of these
Answer» D. Syndicate Bank
77.

Which of the following is an investment strategy in which a fund invests in other types of funds?

A. Bond
B. Securities
C. Stock
D. Funds of Fund
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
78.

Now a bank can enter in the field of insurance sector. To enter in the field of insurance the minimum net worth of a bank should be

A. Rs 200 Crores
B. Rs 500 Crores
C. Rs 100 Crores
D. Rs 50 Crores
E. No such requirement
Answer» C. Rs 100 Crores
79.

Who is conferred with the Central Banker of the Year Award (Global and Asia Pacific) for 2016 monthly publication?

A. Janet Yellen
B. Raghuram Rajan
C. Graeme Wheeler
D. Mario Draghi
E. None of these
Answer» C. Graeme Wheeler
80.

Initial repayment holiday given to borrower for repayment of loan is called as

A. EMI
B. moratorium
C. Amortization
D. Subvention
E. None of these
Answer» C. Amortization
81.

What are the facilities available to the customers through ATM

A. Cash withdrawal subject to a predetermined limit per day
B. Cash deposit
C. Balance enquiry
D. details of certain number of transactions
E. all of the above
Answer» F.
82.

For using the safe deposit locker facilities, bank customers pay .

A. Commission of locker
B. Interest on locker
C. Rent on locker
D. Exchange on locker
E. Safe custody charges
Answer» D. Exchange on locker
83.

The Kisan Credit Card Scheme is being implemented by all

A. Public Sector Commercial Banks
B. Regional Rural Banks
C. State Cooperative Banks/DCCBs/PACS and Scheduled Primary Cooperative Banks
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
84.

United Bank of India Limited was formed in 1950 with the amalgamation of:

A. Comilla Banking Corporation Limited (1914)
B. Begal Central Bank Limited (1918)
C. Comilla Union Bank Limited (1922)
D. Hooghly Bank Limited (1932)
E. All of The Above
Answer» F.
85.

In India Mutual Funds are regulated by .

A. Securities and Exchange Board of India
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. State Bank of India
D. Small Industrial Development Bank of India
E. None of these
Answer» B. Reserve Bank of India
86.

CICs are permitted to invest Liquid Fund Schemes (Mutual Funds) with maturity of less than days.

A. 51
B. 71
C. 61
D. 91
E. 81
Answer» E. 81
87.

The currency notes issued by Reserve Bank of India are under the signature of ?

A. President of India
B. Dy. Governor
C. Governor
D. Secretary, Finance Ministry
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Secretary, Finance Ministry
88.

Which of the following is a non-depository institution?

A. Regional Rural Bank
B. Mutual Funds
C. Credits Unions
D. Commercial Banks
E. None of these
Answer» C. Credits Unions
89.

A banking Ombudsman will not entertain Credit Cards Complaints which are more than old.

A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. 12 months
E. 16 months
Answer» E. 16 months
90.

The object of introducing base rate by RBI is (A) Enhancing transparency in lending rates of (B) Enabling better assessment of transmission of monetary (C) Keeping interest rates low

A. A and B
B. Only C
C. Only B
D. All of above
E. None of these
Answer» B. Only C
91.

Educational for All Development Index is released by -

A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. UNO
D. WTO
E. Other than the given options
Answer» D. WTO
92.

is basically charged when a person uses a credit card to obtain cash.

A. Early Repayment Charge
B. Redemption Fee
C. Transaction Fee
D. Cash Advance Fee
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
93.

Monetary Policy of RBI does not include ?

A. Control the supply of Money
B. Reduction of taxes
C. Fixation of rate of interest (least in some categories)
D. Fixation of Repo rate and Reverse Repo rate
E. Fixation of Cash
Answer» C. Fixation of rate of interest (least in some categories)
94.

Which of the following scheme is not meant for investment

A. National saving certificate
B. Infrastructure bonds
C. Mutual funds
D. Letter of credit
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
95.

Basel norms which are important regulatory stipulations are meant for which sector?

A. Insurance
B. Banking
C. Micro finance
D. Pension funds
E. None
Answer» C. Micro finance
96.

Which of the following organizations issue the rules of global trade?

A. Foreign trade
B. G-20
C. World Trade Organization
D. IMF
E. None of these
Answer» D. IMF
97.

The banks are required to maintain certain ratio between their cash in hand and total assets. This is called

A. SLR
B. SBR
C. CBR
D. CRR
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
98.

The proposed Universal Banks shall be governed by

A. Banking Regulation Act, 1949
B. Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
C. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
D. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
E. All of above Acts govern these banks.
Answer» F.
99.

Which of the following organizations provides Buffer Stock Financing Facility?

A. Reserve Bank of India
B. Asian Development Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. World Bank
E. Federal Reserve Bank
Answer» D. World Bank
100.

Bank rate policy, open market operations, variable reserve requirements and statutory liquidity requirements as measures of credit control are classified as :-

A. quantitative methods
B. qualitative methods
C. weighted average method
D. both 1 and 2
E. none of the above .
Answer» B. qualitative methods