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51.

Which of the following is one of the major functions of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD?                                                                                                                                     [SBI Clerk 2012]

A. Provide loans to state govt for developing rural infrastructure
B. Preparing Monetary and credit policy of India
C. Deciding Bank rate
D. Providing credit to small industrial units
E. Monitoring and controlling functions of the stock exchanges in India
Answer» B. Preparing Monetary and credit policy of India
52.

Delivery channel means?                                                                              [SBI Clerk 2014]

A. Service centers
B. Other than those given as options
C. Handing over the products to the buyers
D. Product manufacturing
E. Places where products are available to the buyers
Answer» F.
53.

Which of the following institutions is a credit information company?                                       [IBPS 2014]

A. ARCIL
B. CRISIL
C. CIBIL
D. ICRA
Answer» D. ICRA
54.

With introduction of ATMs, telebanking and internet banking, banking hours is not a constraint for transacting banking business, which is known as?                                                                                                     [IBPS 2014]

A. Universal Banking
B. Worldwide Banking
C. Anywhere Banking
D. Global Banking
Answer» D. Global Banking
55.

RBI has recently issued draft policy guidelines for differentiated Banks licenses which are?                   [IBPS, 2013]

A. Exclusively for foreign banks
B. Aimed at the cooperative sector
C. Aimed at furthering financial inclusion
D. Other than those given as option
Answer» D. Other than those given as option
56.

Which one of the following is not a function of the central bank in an economy?                     [SSC CPO 2011]

A. Dealing with foreign exchange
B. Controlling monetary policy
C. Controlling government spending
D. Acting as a banker's bank
Answer» D. Acting as a banker's bank
57.

Who is authorized to issue coins in India?                                                               [SSCCGL 2011]

A. RBI
B. Ministry of Finance
C. SBI
D. IOB
Answer» C. SBI
58.

State Bank of India is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India.                                  [IBPS RO. 2011]

A. A nationalized bank is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India
B. A nationalization bank is the sole authorized tom issues and manage currency in India
C. A Co-operative bank is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India
D. RBI is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
59.

Accounts are allowed to be operated by cheques in respect of?                                            [IBPS RO. 2011]

A. Both savings bank accounts and fixed deposit accounts
B. Saving bank accounts and current accounts
C. Both saving bank accounts and loan accounts
D. Both saving bank accounts and cash accounts only
E. Both current accounts and fixed deposits accounts
Answer» C. Both saving bank accounts and loan accounts
60.

Marketing channel for banks are?                                                                                                                                    [BOB RO. 2010]

A. Bank branches and ATMs
B. Bank Branches and back-offices setup
C. ATMs and back office set ups
D. Only (a) and (b)
E. Only (a) and (c)
Answer» B. Bank Branches and back-offices setup
61.

Face value of a government security is the amount that is to be paid to an investor at the maturity date of the security. The face value is not the same as the?                                                                                          [IBPS 2014]

A. Par value
B. Market price
C. Redemption value
D. Principal value
Answer» C. Redemption value
62.

Buyer resistance means?                                                                                                                               [BOB EO. 2011]

A. Buyer interest in the product being sold
B. Buyer fighting with the seller
C. Buyer's hesitation in buying the product
D. Buyer becoming a seller
E. Buyer buying the product
Answer» D. Buyer becoming a seller
63.

Which of the following best describes the term, negative demand?                        [SBI Associate Clerk 2012]

A. Consumers begin to buy a product less frequently
B. Consumers don?t buy a product at all
C. Consumers are unaware or uninterested in product
D. Consumers purchases vary on a seasonal basis
E. Consumers dislike a product and may even pay to avoid it
Answer» F.
64.

Consumer analysis deals with?                                                                                  [BOB P.O. 2010]

A. Knowledge level of sales persons
B. Knowledge level of employees
C. Nature of the buying decision
D. Corporate objectives
E. Only (a) and   (b)
Answer» D. Corporate objectives
65.

Which of the following is a retail banking product?                                                   [IBPS P.O. 2012]

A. Home loans
B. Working capital finance
C. Corporate term loans
D. Infrastructure financing
E. Export credit
Answer» B. Working capital finance
66.

The term "Smart Money" refers to ?                                                                                 [IBPS P.O. 2012]

A. Foreign currency
B. Internet banking
C. US Dollars
D. Travelers cheques
E. Credit cards
Answer» F.
67.

Finance ministry has asked the RBI to allow common ATMs that will be owned and managed by non-banking entities, hoping to cut transaction Costs for banks. Such ATMs are known as ?                                                [IBPS P.O. 2012]

A. Black Label ATMs
B. Offsite ATMs
C. On-site ATM's or Red ATMs
D. Third party ATMs
E. White Label ATMs
Answer» F.
68.

By increasing repo rate, the economy may observe the following effects ?                             [IBPS PO. 2012]

A. Rate of interests on loans and advances will be costlier
B. Industrial output would be affected to an extent
C. Banks will increase rate of interest on deposits
D. Industry houses may borrow money from foreign countries
E. All of these
Answer» F.
69.

An ECS transaction gets bounced and you are unable to recover you money from your customer under which act can criminal action be initiated?                                                                                                          [IBPSE0.2012]

A. Indian penal code
B. Negotiable instrument act
C. Criminal procedure
D. Payment and settlement act
E. Indian contract act
Answer» C. Criminal procedure
70.

Telemarketing involves              [SBI Clerk 2009]

A. good communication skills
B. High level of motivation
C. door to door campaigns
D. event management
E. All of the above
Answer» B. High level of motivation
71.

Which of the following services is provided only by the RBI?                                                 [IBPSRRB O.A. 2012]

A. Compilation of economic data
B. Issue of currency notes
C. Purchase and sale of gold/gold coins
D. Sale of Demand Drafts
E. Safe deposit lockers for keeping valuables
Answer» C. Purchase and sale of gold/gold coins
72.

The erstwhile UTI Bank is presently known as ?                                                     [IBPS RRB Of officer 2012]

A. ING Vysya Bank
B. Yes Bank
C. Indusland Bank
D. Axis Bank
E. IDBI Bank
Answer» E. IDBI Bank
73.

What is the full form of the term FDI?                                                                                [IBPS RRB O.A. 2012]

A. Foreign Direct investment
B. Foreign diverse investment
C. Fixed deposit investment
D. Floating deposit investment
E. Financial derivatives in India
Answer» B. Foreign diverse investment
74.

Banks today are focusing more on Retail Banking, which offers opportunities to banks to                      [IBPS 2014]

A. Invest in Capital markets
B. Consider large ticket term loans
C. Set up joint ventures
D. Cross-set other retail loan products
Answer» E.
75.

National Institute of Bank Management is the Institution meant for?                                     [SBI Clerk 2014]

A. Providing management personnel to the banks
B. Training of bank employees in banking
C. Providing consultancy of best practices in bank management
D. All those given as option
Answer» C. Providing consultancy of best practices in bank management
76.

Which of the following agencies/organizations has recently decided that all the stock exchanges should introduce physical settlement of equity derivatives?                                        [SBIP.O. 2010]

A. RBI
B. BSE
C. SEBI
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
77.

Bank rate is the rate at which?                                                                            [SSC Tax Assistant 2005]

A. A commercial bank borrows loans from some other commercial bank
B. The central bank borrows loans from the government
C. The commercial bank gives loans to the public
D. The central bank re-discounts the commercial bills brought
Answer» E.
78.

Liquidity preference means?                                                                                [SSC CGL 2004]

A. Desire of the public to hold cash
B. Showing preferences to hold capital assets
C. Showing preferences to hold bonds and securities
D. Refraining from consumption
Answer» C. Showing preferences to hold bonds and securities
79.

102   When central bank buys securities/ bank reserves?                                                     [SSC CGL 2014]

A. Contracts
B. Remains the same
C. Has no impact on the reserves
D. Expands
Answer» B. Remains the same
80.

Among the tax revenues of the union government the most important source is?                                [SSC cup 2012]

A. Income Tax
B. Union excise duties
C. Corporation tax
D. Custom Duty
Answer» C. Corporation tax
81.

If the tax rate increases with the higher level of income it shall be called                                             [SSC S.O. 2006]

A. Proportional tax
B. Progressive tax
C. Lump sum tax
D. Regressive tax
Answer» C. Lump sum tax
82.

Which of the following taxes are levied and collected by the center but their net proceeds are wholly transferred to states?                                                                                                                                                 [SSC " SAS 2010]

A. Expenditure Tax and Gift tax
B. Taxes, or Advertisement
C. Stamps and Registration
D. Additional duties of excise in lieu of Sales tax
Answer» C. Stamps and Registration
83.

Which of the following is not a function of banks?                                                   (Syndicate Bank PO 2010)

A. Providing project finance
B. Selling Mutual Funds
C. Deciding policy rates likes CRR, Repo Rate, and SLR etc.
D. All of these are functions of a bank
Answer» D. All of these are functions of a bank
84.

The rate on which banks borrow from the RBI is called-                                                        (PdS Bank PC'A,2012]

A. SLR
B. CRR
C. Bank Rate
D. Repo Rate
Answer» E.
85.

In which of the following fund transfer mechanisms, can funds be moved from one bank to another and where the transaction is settled instantly without being bunched with any other transaction?                                        [IBPS P.O. 2012]

A. RTGS
B. NEFT
C. TT
D. EFT
E. MT
Answer» B. NEFT
86.

Banking ombudsman scheme is applicable to the business of ?                                            [IBJOP.O.22012]

A. All scheduled commercial banks excluding RRBs
B. All scheduled commercial banks including RRBs
C. Only public sector banks
D. All banking companies
E. All scheduled banks except private banks
Answer» C. Only public sector banks
87.

Which of the following is not a public sector bank?                                                  [SBI Associate Clerk 2012]

A. Corporation Bank
B. United Bank of India
C. Vijaya Bank
D. Bank of Maharashtra
E. Federal Bank
Answer» F.
88.

It is mandatory to quote which of the following identification number on all large-value financial transaction?                                                                                                                         [SBI Associate Clerk 2012]

A. PAN
B. Voter ID
C. PIN
D. Ration card number
E. Phone number
Answer» B. Voter ID
89.

The term "ATM" stands for ?                                                                               [SBI Associate Clerk 2012]

A. Alternate to Money
B. Automated Transaction Machine
C. Automated Toller Mechanism
D. Automatic Teller Mode
E. Automated Teller Machine
Answer» F.
90.

Which of the following is one of the main functions of the Reserve Bank of India?                    [SBI Clerk 2014]

A. Regulation of the Stock Markets
B. Regulation of Life Insurance
C. Regulation of General Insurance
D. Banker's Bank
Answer» E.
91.

Which of the following authorities is responsible for maintaining accounts, deposits and cash management of the government through issue of Bonds and Treasury Bills?                                                                                     [SBI Clerk 2014]

A. SEBI
B. IRDA
C. SBI
D. RBI
Answer» E.
92.

In international Banking terms, 'appreciation' of rupee means?                                 [SBI Asst. Clerk 2015]

A. Excess of exports over imports
B. Purchasing power of rupee has come down
C. Excess of imports over exports
D. Availability of more foreign currency vis-a-vis rupee
Answer» E.
93.

Liquidity is injected by the RBI in the economy through which of the following mechanisms?                 [SBI Clerk 2014]

A. Change in Bank Rate
B. REPO
C. Increase in SLR
D. Increase in CRR
Answer» C. Increase in SLR
94.

Abound issued at a price less than its face value and payable on its due date at its face value bearing no ROI (Rate Of Interest) is called?                                                                                                             [SBI Clerk 2014]

A. Preference Bond
B. Zero Coupon Bond
C. Convertible Bond
D. Perpetual Bond
Answer» C. Convertible Bond
95.

A Bank without any branch network that offers its services remotely through online banking, telephone/mobile banking and interbank ATM network alliances, is known as?                                                                  [IBPS 2013]

A. Universal Banking
B. Indirect Bank
C. Door Step Bank
D. Direct Bank
Answer» E.
96.

A type of fraud where in criminals use an innocent person's details to open or use an account to carry out financial transactions, is known as                                                                                                                    [IBPS2013]

A. Hacking
B. Money laundering
C. Espionage
D. Phishing
Answer» E.
97.

Capital Market in India is controlled by which of the following?                                 [SBI Asst. Clerk 2015]

A. MRTP
B. SEBI
C. RBI
D. IRDA
Answer» C. RBI
98.

Scheduled Banks have to be registered with?                                                         [ISO CPO S 7 2006]

A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. Finance Ministry
D. SBI
Answer» C. Finance Ministry
99.

In India one rupee coins and notes and subsidiary coins are issued by?                                 [SSC S.O. 2006]

A. RBI
B. The central government
C. SBI
D. VIT
Answer» C. SBI
100.

With reference to a cheque, which of the following is the "drawer bank"?                                 [IBPS P.O. 2012]

A. The bank that collects the cheque
B. The payee's bank
C. The endorsee's bank
D. The endorser's bank
E. The bank upon which the cheque is drawn
Answer» B. The payee's bank