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251.

Expand NEFT

A. National Electronic Fund Transfer
B. Neutral Electronic Fund Transfer
C. Nominal Electronic Fund Transfer
D. Natural Electronic Fund Transfer
Answer» B. Neutral Electronic Fund Transfer
252.

It is a ----------------- obligation of a banker to honour the cheques of the customer drawn againstcurrent account.

A. Mutual
B. Statutory
C. Unstatutory
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Unstatutory
253.

Who is primarily liable on a promissory note?

A. Holder
B. Maker
C. Drawee
D. Endorser
Answer» C. Drawee
254.

Mortgage borrowers must pay 20 percent of the home’s purchase price at closing as a down payment.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. none
Answer» C. none
255.

The litigants are always interested in substantive justice and not procedural justice.

A. true
B. false
C. none
D. none
Answer» B. false
256.

The written instructions given by the customers to banker to perform the services like collection and payment of money is noted down in

A. Written Instructions Book
B. Standing Instructions Book
C. Banking Instructions Book
D. Services Instructions Book
Answer» C. Banking Instructions Book
257.

Which of the following are covered under pledge?

A. Actual delivery of the goods
B. Factory type pledge
C. Constructive delivery of the goods
D. All the above
Answer» E.
258.

As part of a mortgage agreement, a financial institution places a lien on the property until the loan ispaid in full.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. none
Answer» B. False
259.

If the holder of a bill of exchange allows the drawee more than ___ hours, exclusive of public holidays, to consider whether he will accept the same, all previous parties not consenting to such allowance are thereby discharged from liability to such holder.

A. 24
B. 12
C. 36
D. 48
Answer» E.
260.

An actuary is expected to:

A. Make an exact forecast of the future liabilities of policies
B. Make a reasonable forecast of the future liabilities of policies
C. Calculate the premium required to cover a risk on a long-term basis
D. Find the probability of an insured event to happen in non-life policies
Answer» C. Calculate the premium required to cover a risk on a long-term basis
261.

The following one is a negotiable instrument, negotiable by usage or custom

A. Bill of Exchange
B. Accommodation Bill
C. Promissory Note
D. Share warrant
Answer» E.
262.

Dishonour of Negotiable Instrument by Non Payment is covered under section in NegotiableInstrument Act 1882…

A. Section 90
B. Section 91
C. Section 92
D. Section 93
Answer» D. Section 93
263.

The following one is absolutely essential for a special crossing.

A. Two parallel transverse lines
B. Words "And company?
C. Words "Not negotiable"
D. Name of a banker
Answer» E.
264.

In case of wrongful dishonour of a cheque by the banker

A. the holder can claim from drawee bank
B. the holder can claim from collecting bank
C. the remedy for holder is against drawer
D. holder can claim from drawee bank, collecting bank, drawer
Answer» D. holder can claim from drawee bank, collecting bank, drawer
265.

The primary relationship between banker and customer is a ------------------ relationship.

A. Mutual
B. Contractual
C. Personal
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Personal
266.

The payment should be made when the cheques are presented for payment within a reasonable time after being drawn and during banking hours.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. none
Answer» B. False
267.

Which is India's first Payment bank?

A. PayTM Payments Bank
B. JIO Payment Banks
C. Airtel Payments Banks
D. Fino Payments Bank
Answer» D. Fino Payments Bank
268.

Dishonour of cheque by a banker without any justifiable reason is called

A. Valid dishonour of cheques
B. Unmindful dishonour of cheques
C. Negligence dishonour of cheques
D. Wrongful dishonour of cheques
Answer» E.
269.

What happens if a crossed cheque is presented for payment?

A. It can be paid only through a banker
B. It cannot be paid at all
C. It can be paid across the counter in another bank
D. None of the above
Answer» B. It cannot be paid at all
270.

Which one of the following is the rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks in the eventof any shortfall of funds?

A. Benchmark Prime Lending Rate
B. Annual Percentage Rate
C. Bank Rate
D. Repo Rate
Answer» E.
271.

Delay, unpredictability and cost are considered as three main enemies of efficient administration ofjustice.

A. yes
B. no
C. cannot be said
D. none
Answer» B. no
272.

Section 45 of the Negotiable instruments Act, has imposed upon the banker the obligation to honourcustomers cheques.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. none
Answer» C. none
273.

The paying banker can get protection for a materially altered cheque provided __.

A. The alteration is not apparent.
B. He makes payment in due course.
C. The alteration is immaterial.
D. Both A and B
Answer» E.
274.

When banker received deposits from the customer, then the banker becomes -------------- of thecustomer.

A. Debtor
B. Creditor
C. Bailee
D. Trustee
Answer» D. Trustee
275.

When customer's account overdrawn or when customer has taken loan from banker, then thecustomer.

A. Creditor
B. Agent
C. Debtor
D. Bailor
Answer» D. Bailor
276.

In India, the law regulating the Negotiable instruments are

A. Banking Regulation Act 1949
B. Reserve Bank of India Act 1934
C. Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
D. Companies Act 1956
Answer» D. Companies Act 1956
277.

In case of banking company incorporated outside India, aggregate value of its paid-up capital andreserve shall not be less than Rs. __________.

A. 5 Lakhs
B. 12 Lakhs
C. 15 Lakhs
D. 18 Lakhs
Answer» D. 18 Lakhs
278.

Section 6 of the Negotiable Instruments Act defines ___.

A. Cheque
B. Bill of Exchange
C. Promissory Notes
D. Dishonour by non-payment
Answer» B. Bill of Exchange
279.

Services rendered by a banker not only to his customers, but also to the general public are called as

A. Principal services
B. Agency services
C. General utility services
D. Social services
Answer» D. Social services
280.

What is pledge:

A. The bailment of goods as security for payment of a debt or performance of a promise
B. The delivery of goods by one person to another for some purpose, upon a contract that they shall, when the purpose is accomplished, be returned or otherwise disposed of according to the direction of the person delivering them
C. A contract by which one party promises to save the other from loss caused to him by the contract of the promisor himself, or by the conduct of any other person
D. A contract to do or not to do something, if some event, collateral to such contract, does or does not happen
Answer» B. The delivery of goods by one person to another for some purpose, upon a contract that they shall, when the purpose is accomplished, be returned or otherwise disposed of according to the direction of the person delivering them
281.

Contigent Liabilities in case of banking Companies are included in_________.

A. Schedule 9
B. Schedule 10
C. Schedule 11
D. Schedule 12
Answer» E.
282.

A negotiable instrument drawn or make in India is called_______ instrument.

A. Inland
B. Foreign
C. Time
D. Clean
Answer» B. Foreign
283.

Lok Adalats have been given the powers of a civil court under the Code Civil Procedure.

A. Yes
B. No
C. yes, but with limited jurisdiction
D. none
Answer» D. none
284.

The paying banker should pay the cheque when there is restriction imposed on the payment by the drawer or by the law.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. none
Answer» C. none
285.

Which of the following Act refers to the acquisition and transfer of the undertakings of certainbanking companies?

A. Companies Act, 1956
B. Credit Information (Companies Regulation Act, 2005)
C. Banking Companies (acquisition and transfer of undertakings), 1970
D. Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Answer» D. Banking Regulation Act, 1949
286.

A mortgage can neither sue for foreclosure nor for sale of the property in...............

A. English mortgage
B. Usufructuary mortgage
C. Mortgage by conditional sale
D. none
Answer» C. Mortgage by conditional sale
287.

Special damages refers to damages payable by a banker to his customer for the actual ------------- losssuffered by customer.

A. Financial
B. Special
C. Unpecuniary
D. Unfinancial
Answer» B. Special
288.

In the case of a banking company incorporated outside India balance-sheet and profit and lossaccount shall be signed by _________ of the company.

A. Director of the principal office
B. Owner agent of the principal office
C. Manager or agent of the principal office
D. Central Government
Answer» D. Central Government
289.

Unstamped document cannot be rectified in case of………..

A. Mortgage deed
B. Sale deed
C. partition deed
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
290.

The pension plan in which the benefits of pension is paid by both parties involved , such as employersand employees is classified as

A. Non- discretionary plan
B. Discretionary plan
C. Contributory plan
D. Non – Contributory plan
Answer» D. Non – Contributory plan
291.

Consider the following statements A) Chit Funds are type of NBFC B) All NBFCs are ruled by RBI C) RBI said any purchase of a stake of 26% or more in a company, or a change in more than 30% of its directors, would need the central bank's permission. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. A,B
B. B,C
C. A,C
D. All
Answer» D. All
292.

The foreign exchange market

A. Is organized as an over-the-counter market in which several hundred dealers stand ready to buy and sell deposits denominated in foreign currencies.
B. Is very competitive.
C. Functions no differently from a centralized market.
D. All of the above.
Answer» E.
293.

An increase in productivity in a country will cause its currency to _____ because it can produce goods at a_____ price.

A. depreciate; lower
B. appreciate; lower
C. depreciate; higher
D. appreciate; higher
Answer» C. depreciate; higher
294.

Which of the following are the characteristics of a Mortgage Loan?

A. It is secured against, immovable and fixed property
B. It is a long term loan in nature
C. It is repaid in small monthly installments along with interest
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
295.

Which among the following is the oldest development Financial Institution of India?

A. UTI
B. IDBI
C. ICICI
D. IFCI
Answer» E.
296.

If a factor increases the demand for _____ goods relative to _____ goods, the domestic currency willappreciate.

A. foreign; domestic
B. foreign; foreign
C. domestic; domestic
D. domestic; foreign
Answer» E.
297.

At present the RBI holds one percent of shareholding in

A. SBI
B. NHB
C. NABARD
D. RBI
Answer» D. RBI
298.

Which is the financial development institution created specially for the small & medium enterprises

A. SIDBI
B. IDBI
C. NABARD
D. IFCI LTD
Answer» B. IDBI
299.

The financial Market where debt and stocks are traded and maturity period is more than a year isclassified as:

A. Shorter term Markets
B. Capital Markets
C. Counter Markets
D. Long-term Markets
Answer» C. Counter Markets
300.

In primary markets, the property of shares which made it easy to sell newly issued security isconcerned as:

A. Increased Liquidity
B. Decreased Liquidity
C. Money Flow
D. Large Funds
Answer» B. Decreased Liquidity