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2001.

As per the decision taken by the Govt of India/ all the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) will be recapitalised over the next two years so that they can maintain a capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of...............        [UBI 2009]

A.  9%                              
B.  12%
C.  11%                            
D.  22%
E.  None of these
Answer» B.  12%
2002.

A bank normally does not have to deal with an issue related to                     [Indian Bank 2010]

A.  payments and settlement systems
B.  contractual rights of creditors
C.  intellectual property rights
D.  cases of insolvency
E.  coordination between regulators active in banking / financial sectors
Answer» D.  cases of insolvency
2003.

As we all know, banks publish their quarterly performance to bring transparency in the system and also to give a clear picture of their performance to the public. How were results of Quarter 2different from the results of Quarter 1 of the listed banks including giants like SB1&ICICI banks?  [Allahabad Bank 2010] (1) Performance was subdued in Quarter 2. (2) Yields on advances of almost all listed banks have come down. (3) Advances grew at a slower pace when compared to deposits.

A.  Only (1) is true
B.  Only (2) is true
C.  Only (3) is true
D.  All (1), (2) & (3) are true
E.  None of these
Answer» B.  Only (2) is true
2004.

Which of the following is the abbreviated name of the new Act which deals with money laundering? [OBC 2009]

A.  AILTA                         
B.  PERDA
C.  TERLS                        
D.  SALT
E.  PMLA
Answer» F.
2005.

In terms of Section 5(1) (5) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, a 'banking company' means any company which (IBPS 2012)

A.  accepts deposits from the public
B.  undertakes lending of money
C.  transacts the business of banking in
D.  All of the above
E.  None of the above
Answer» D.  All of the above
2006.

Which bank has launched India's G-Secs facility to retail customers via ATMs?             (SBI2016)

A.  IDBI                            
B.  ICICI
C.  SBI                             
D.  HDFC
E.  Federal Bank
Answer» B.  ICICI
2007.

According to a recent Reserve Bank's Instructions on banking matters. Banks cannot accept interest free deposits other than in                 (IBPS 2016)

A.  Demand deposit account
B.  Term deposit account
C.  Current account
D.  Both [a] and [b]
E.  None of these
Answer» D.  Both [a] and [b]
2008.

What does the letter 'L' stands for in the term LAP commonly used in financial/ economic news?       (SBI 2016)

A.  Liquidity                      
B.  Least
C.  Liabilities                     
D.  Long
E.  Liquid
Answer» B.  Least
2009.

Which of the following correctly explains the situations of Credit Risk?                         (IBPS 2016)

A.  A business or consumer does not pay a trade invoice when due
B.  A business does not pay an employee's earned wages when due
C.  An insolvent insurance company does not pay a policy obligation
D.  A consumer fails to make a payment due on a mortgage
E.  All of these
Answer» F.
2010.

Which of the following is not a party of Bill of Exchange?                             (IOB 2009)

A.  The drawer
B.  The drawee
C.  The payee
D.  The endorser    
E.  None of these
Answer» E.  None of these
2011.

The seed capital of Bhartiya Mahila Bank is                        (IBPS 2016)

A.  Rs. 2000 crore              
B.  Rs. 1000 crore
C.  Rs. 4000 crore              
D.  Rs. 3000 crore
E.  None of these
Answer» C.  Rs. 4000 crore              
2012.

Which of the following is an investment advisory discipline?                                       (IBPS 2013)

A.  Corporate Industrial Finance
B.  Off share Banking
C.  Wholesale Banking
D.  Wealth Management
E.  Trade Finance
Answer» E.  Trade Finance
2013.

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
E.  Unit Banking
Answer» E.  Unit Banking
2014.

Which of the following is not a Public Sector Bank?                                     (SBI 2016)

A.  Corporation Bank
B.  United Bank of India
C.  Vijaya Bank
D.  Bank of Maharashtra
E.  Federal Bank
Answer» F.
2015.

Web based complaints redressal system 'SCORES' is launched by which of the following organizations/agencies? (SBI2016)

A.  Ministry of Corporate Affairs
B.  SEBI
C.  RBI
D.  State Bank of India
E.  IBA
Answer» B.  SEBI
2016.

Which of the following is the first micro finance company to start operation as a commercial bank?  (IBPS 2016)

A.  Oriental Bank of Commerce
B.  State Bank of India
C.  Reserve Bank of India
D.  Punjab National Bank
E.  Bandhan Bank
Answer» F.
2017.

 Which of the following does not fall into the functions of Payments Banks?         (IBPS 2016)

A.  acceptance of demand deposits
B.  Internet banking
C.  remittance services
D.  lending services
E.  Sell mutual funds, insurance and pension products
Answer» E.  Sell mutual funds, insurance and pension products
2018.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Report of the Internal Working Group (IWG) on Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy. The Group is chaired by........,...?       (SBI 2016)

A.  Bibek Debroy   
B.  Madhukar Gupta
C.  NR Nagendra
D.  Ratan PWatal
E.  Lily Vadera
Answer» F.
2019.

Payments banks are a new model of banks conceptualized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These banks can accept a restricted deposit which is currently limited to INR 1 lakh per customer account. How much amount minimum capital has requirement for Payments banks?           (SBI 2016)

A.  Rs. 1 crore                   
B.  Rs. 50 crore
C.  Rs. 1000 crore              
D.  Rs. 500 crore
E.  Rs. 100 crore
Answer» F.
2020.

Which of the following is not a prerequisite for a promissory note?     (Vijaya Bank 2008)

A.  Drawn on a specified banker
B.  It should be unconditional
C.  It should be in writing
D.  It should be made and signed by the debtor
E.  It should be payable in the currency of the country
Answer» B.  It should be unconditional
2021.

Grama Vidiyal Microfinance, a Trichy- based microfinance company has acquired by which among the following Banks?                   (SBI Main 2016)

A.  Punjab National Bank   
B.  Bandhan Bank
C.  ICICI Bank
D.  State Bank of India
E.  IDFC Bank
Answer» F.
2022.

Corporation Bank is a public sector banking company headquartered in..........?                  (SBI Main 2016)

A.  Kolkata
B.  Mangalore
C.  Chennai
D.  Bengaluru
E.  Mumbai
Answer» C.  Chennai
2023.

Many a times, we read about Special Drawing Right (SDR) in newspapers. As per its definition, SDR is a monetary unit of the reserve assets of which of the following organizations/agencies? (SBI 2015)

A.  World Bank
B.  International Monetary Funds (IMF)
C.  Asian Development Bank
D.  Reserve Bank of India
E.  None of these
Answer» C.  Asian Development Bank
2024.

Where is BIS (Bank for International Settlements) located?                                          (SBI 2015)

A.  Switzerland                  
B.  USA
C.  UK                              
D.  India
E.  None of these
Answer» B.  USA
2025.

Federal Reserve is the Central Bank of which country?                                             (SBI 2015)

A.  France
B.  China
C.  Germany
D.  United States of America
E.  None of these
Answer» E.  None of these
2026.

What is the full form of NBFC as used in the financial sector?                         (SBI 2015)

A.  New Banking Finance Company
B.  National Banking & Finance Corporation
C.  Non Business Fund Company
D.  New Business Finance & Credit
E.  None of these
Answer» C.  Non Business Fund Company
2027.

Bank to every Indian is a tag line for which bank?                     (IBPS 2015)

A.  ICICI Bank      
B.  SBI
C.  IOB                            
D.  HDFC Bank
E.  None of these
Answer» C.  IOB                            
2028.

Which banks have been designated as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)?                 (SBI 2015)

A.  ICICI & SBI                 
B.  PNB & SBI
C.  HDFC & SBI                
D.  ICICI & PNB
E.  None of these
Answer» B.  PNB & SBI
2029.

Which of the following commercial banks of India recently opened its branch in Shanghai? (SBI 2014)

A.  State Bank of India       
B.  Axis Bank
C.  ICICI Bank
D.  Oriental Bank of Commerce
E.  Corporation Bank
Answer» C.  ICICI Bank
2030.

Punjab National Bank is an Indian Financial Services company based in which city?               (IBPS 2015)

A.  New Delhi       
B.  Mumbai
C.  Chandigarh                  
D.  Jaipur
E.  None of these
Answer» B.  Mumbai
2031.

Which of the following is not a negotiable instrument?   [Indian Overseas Bank 2011]

A.  Cheque            
B.  Pay order
C.  Bill of Exchange
D.  Warehouse receipt
E.  All are negotiable instruments
Answer» F.
2032.

The Bank should comply and intimate the compliance of Award to Ombudsman? (IBFS 2014)

A.  Within Two Months
B.  Within 3 months
C.  Within one month
D.  Within one year
E.  None of these
Answer» D.  Within one year
2033.

What is the minimum capital required for foreign bank to open branch in India?           (IBPS 2014)

A.  400 Crore                    
B.  450 Crore
C.  500 Crore                    
D.  550 Crore
E.  None of these
Answer» D.  550 Crore
2034.

What is the full for of CBS? (IBPS 2014)

A.  Customer Bond Solution
B.  Core banking System
C.  Core Banking Solution
D.  Customer Bond system
E.  None of these
Answer» D.  Customer Bond system
2035.

Which of the following services relate to execution of transactions directly with consumers, rather than corporations or other banks?    (IBPS 2013)

A.  Wholesale Banking Services
B.  Industrial Banking Services
C. Investment Banking Services
D.  Corporate Banking Services
E.  Retail Banking Services
Answer» F.
2036.

Which of the following is a receipt listed in India and traded in rupees declaring ownership of shares of a foreign company?           (IBPS 2013)

A.  Indian Depository Receipt (IDR)
B.  European Depository Receipt (EDR)
C.  Global Depository Receipt (GDR)
D.  American Depository Receipt (ADR)
E.  Luxemburg   Depository   Receipt (LDR)
Answer» B.  European Depository Receipt (EDR)
2037.

Which of the following is an investment advisory discipline?                                       (IBPS 2013)

A.  Corporate Industrial Finance
B.  Off share Banking
C.  Wholesale Banking
D.  Wealth Management
E.  Trade Finance
Answer» E.  Trade Finance
2038.

The government of India has announced a 'funding for lending' scheme. Who are the beneficiaries for this scheme? (IBPS 2013)

A.  Commercial Banks
B.  Regional Rural Banks
C.  Micro-finance Institutions
D.  Finance Departments of the State Governments
E.  None of these
Answer» B.  Regional Rural Banks
2039.

Banking Ombudsman is appointed by ________.        [SBI Bank 2013]

A.  Government of India     
B.  State Governments
C.  RBI
D.  ECGC
E.  Exim Bank
Answer» D.  ECGC
2040.

Banking Ombudsman Scheme is applicable to the business of _____.            [IBPS 2012]

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
2041.

The process by which a life insurance  policyholder can transfer all rights, title and interest- under a policy contract to a third person is known as                                   [IBPS 2013]

A.  Assignment of the policy
B.  Hypothecation of the policy
C.  Reinvestment of the policy
D.  Negotiation of the policy
E.  Nomination of the policy
Answer» B.  Hypothecation of the policy
2042.

In order to attract more foreign exchange the Govt of India decided to allow foreign investment in LLP firms. What is full form of "LLP" as used in this reference?                                      [IBPS 2011]

A.  Local Labour Promotion
B.  Low Labour Project's
C.  Limited Loan Partnership
D.  Longer Liability Partnership
E.  Limited Liability Partnership
Answer» F.
2043.

With reference to a cheque which of the following is the "drawee bank"?                      [IBPS 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» F.
2044.

When a bank returns a cheque unpaid, it is called                   [IBPS 2011]

A.  payment of the cheque
B.  drawing of the cheque
C.  cancelling of the cheque
D.  dishonor of the cheque
E.  taking of the cheque
Answer» E.  taking of the cheque
2045.

Which of the following statements is true?                      [IBPS 2011]

A.  Banks cannot accept demand and time deposits from public.
B.  Banks can accept only demand deposits from public.
C.  Banks can accept only time deposits from public.
D.  Banks can accept both demand and time deposits from public.
E.  Banks can accept demand and time deposits only from government.
Answer» E.  Banks can accept demand and time deposits only from government.
2046.

 Banks, today, in addition to normal banking services, offer which of the following services? [Corporation Bank 2011]

A.  Internet Banking
B.  Depository Services
C.  Financial Counselling Services
D.  Only [a] and [b] above
E.  All [a], [b] and [c] above
Answer» F.
2047.

Which of the following is the popular name of the norms by which a bank satisfies itself about the customer's identity and activities? [Corporation Bank 2011]

A.  Basel norms
B.  KYC norms
C.  Service norms
D.  Lending norms
E.  None of these
Answer» C.  Service norms
2048.

KYC guidelines followed by the banks have been framed on the recommendations of the [Indian Overseas Bank 2011]

A.  Ministry of Home Affairs
B.  Ministry of Rural Development
C.  Indian Banks Association
D.  Financial Intelligence Unit
E.  Reserve Bank of India
Answer» F.
2049.

Which of the following terms is NOT used in the Banking world?          [Allahabad Bank 2011]

A.  Holding Company
B.  Postdated cheque
C.  Credit
D.  Time deposit
E.  Centripetal force
Answer» F.
2050.

Banks need liquidity to meet which of the following objectives of banking?    [Allahabad Bank 2011] (1) To meet deposit withdrawal (2) To fund loan demands (3) To maintain public confidence

A.  Only (1)                       
B.  Only (2)
C.  Only (3)                       
D.  Only (1) & (2)
E.  None of these
Answer» D.  Only (1) & (2)