Banking UPSC Questions

Banking MCQ Questions

7.
The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is that
UPSC - 2012
A.
big banks should try to open offices in each district
B.
there should be stiff competition among the various nationalized banks
C.
individual banks should adopt particular districts for intensive development
D.
all the banks should make intensive efforts to mobilize deposits
ANSWER :
C. individual banks should adopt particular districts for intensive development
8.
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) acts as a bankers' bank. This would imply which of the following?
1. Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI.
2. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need.
3. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
UPSC - 2012
A.
2 and 3 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
9.
The terms ' Marginal Standing Facility Rate ' and 'Net Demand and Time Liabilities', sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to
UPSC - 2014
A.
banking operations
B.
Communication networking
C.
military strategies
D.
supply and demand of agricultural products
ANSWER :
A. banking operations
10.
What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas?
1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security benefits in their villages.
2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural areas to make deposits and withdrawals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
UPSC - 2014
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER :
C. Both 1 and 2
11.
Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households?
1. Regional Rural Banks
2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Land Development Banks
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
UPSC - 2013
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
ANSWER :
C. 1 and 3 only
12.
The establishment of "Payment Banks" is being allowed in India to promote Financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/ are correct in this context?
1.Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of payment Banks.
2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards
3. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
UPSC - 2016
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1 and 3only
C.
2 only
D.
1,2 and 3
ANSWER :
B. 1 and 3only