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1351.

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
1352.

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
1353.

    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
1354.

         Rajendra had filed a complaint with banking ombudsman but is not satisfied with the decision. What is the next option before him for getting his matter resolved?

A.  Write to the CMD of the Bank
B.  File an appeal before the Finance Minister
C.  File an appeal before the Banking ombudsman again
D.  File an appeal before the Dy. Governor of RBI 
E.    Simply close the matter as going to court involves time and money      
Answer» E.    Simply close the matter as going to court involves time and money      
1355.

    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
1356.

The function of branding includes

A.  product identification
B.  ensuring legal right on product
C.  price differentiation of products
D.  sustaining brand loyalty
E.  All of the above
Answer» F.
1357.

On which of the following issues had there been a dispute between IRDA and SEBI?       (WABARD2010)

A.  ULIP Products
B.  Violation of SEBI guidelines in respect of investment by big companies in equities.
C.  Overlapping of the functions of IRDA and SEBI
D.  None of these
Answer» B.  Violation of SEBI guidelines in respect of investment by big companies in equities.
1358.

When there is an official change in the exchange rate of domestic currency then it is called?    [SSC CGL 2011]

A.  Appreciation     
B.  Depreciation
C.  Revaluation      
D.  Deflation    
Answer» D.  Deflation    
1359.

In order to attract more foreign exchange the govt. of India decided tallow foreign investment in LLP firms what is full form of "LLP" as Used in this reference?    [IBPS P.O. 2011]

A.  Local Labor promotion  
B.    Low labor projects
C.  Limited loan partnership
D.      Longer liability partnership
E.  Limited Liability partnership   
Answer» F.
1360.

Marketing channels mean         [PNB PO 2010]

A.  delivery period  
B.  delivery time
C.  delivery outlets   
D.  delivery place
E.  All of these
Answer» F.
1361.

  RBI has recently issued the guidelines allowing minors to operate bank accounts, -which is aimed at?

A.  Mobilizing high level of savings
B.  Furthering financial inclusion
C.  Developing consumption culture amongst the children
D.  Developing Borrowing habits at an early age
Answer» C.  Developing consumption culture amongst the children
1362.

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.
1363.

  Mortgage is a ?       [IBPSE0.2011]

A.  Security on movable property for a loan given by a bank
B.  Security on immovable property for a loan given by a bank
C.  Concession on immovable property for a loan given by a bank
D.  Facility on immovable property for a loan given by a bank
E.  Security on immovable property for a deposit received by a bank
Answer» C.  Concession on immovable property for a loan given by a bank
1364.

       When a bank returns a cheque unpaid, it is called?   [IBPS P.O. 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
1365.

  Which of the following states became the first state in the country to launch RBFs e-payment system for commercial tax payers? [IBPS RO, 2011]

A.  Andhra Pradesh
B.  Kerala        
C.  Gujarat   
D.   Maharashtra      
E.  Karnataka  
Answer» F.
1366.

The process of conversion of a physical cheque into electronic form is known as? [IBPS     2014]

A.  Cheque Negotiation
B.  Cheque Endorsement
C.  Cheque Truncation
D.  Cheque Crossing
Answer» D.  Cheque Crossing
1367.

Debenture holders of a company are its?

A.  Shareholders
B.       Creditors  
C.  Debtors
D.   Directors
Answer» C.  Debtors
1368.

The chief regulator of the Index Futures' market in India is?

A.  SEBI   
B.  CCI  
C.       IRDA
D.       FMC
Answer» B.  CCI  
1369.

The earlier system of Prime Lending Rate (PLR) has now been replaced by- [IBPS, RRB 2014]

A.  Reverse Repo Rate system  
B.  Repo Rate system
C.  Bank Rate system    
D.        Base Rate system
Answer» E.
1370.

Consumer analysis deals with

A.  knowledge level of sales person
B.  knowledge level of employees
C.  nature of the buying decision
D.  corporate objectives
E.  Both (a) and (b)
Answer» D.  corporate objectives
1371.

A currency whose exchange rate is influenced by the government is a/an?

A.  Un managed currency
B.  Managed currency
C.  Scarce currency        
D.      Surplus currency
Answer» C.  Scarce currency        
1372.

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
1373.

Which of the following companies in India is considered as Indian Reinsurer and gives support to all public and private insurance companies?

A.   New India Assurance Company
B.  LIC        
C.  GIC    
D.   OIC
Answer» D.   OIC
1374.

      "Dear money" means?

A.  Low rate of interest      
B.      High rate of interest
C.  Depression      
D.     Inflation      
Answer» C.  Depression      
1375.

Rate of interest is determined by?

A.  The rate of return on the capital invested
B.  Central government
C.  Liquidity preference
D.  Commercial Banks
Answer» D.  Commercial Banks
1376.

Objects of digital marketing are  [SBI PO 2011]

A.  Online marketing
B.  Cold calling
C.  Web designing
D.  anticipating the market
E.  Outdoor marketing
Answer» B.  Cold calling
1377.

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
1378.

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
1379.

A brand can be helpful for the manufacturers to

A.  distinguish the product from other competing products
B.  Save advertising cost
C.  widen the work for products
D.  Create goodwill for the product
E.  All of the above
Answer» F.
1380.

A cheque bearing the date earlier than the date of submission to the bank is known as?    [SBI Clerk 2014]

A.  Bearer cheque
B.  Stale cheque
C.  Crossed cheque 
D.   Post-Dated cheque
E.  Ante-Dated cheque  
Answer» F.
1381.

National Institute of Bank Management is the Institution meant for?

A.  All those given as options
B.  Providing management personnel to the banks
C.  Training of bank employees in banking
D.  Providing consultancy of best practices is bank Management
E.  Recruitment of bank employees at all levels  
Answer» D.  Providing consultancy of best practices is bank Management
1382.

Banks and other financial institutions in India are required to maintain a certain amount of liquid assets like cash. Precious metals, and other short term Securities as reserve all the time. In Banking world this is known as?

A.  CRR 
B.  Fixed asset 
C.  SLR    
D.  PLR
Answer» B.  Fixed asset 
1383.

The channel of distribution comes under which element of the marketing mix?

A.  Product 
B.  Price
C.  Place        
D.  Promotion
E.  None of these
Answer» D.  Promotion
1384.

Direct mail advertising includes

A.  Post card         
B.  booklets
C.  folders   
D.  Price list
E.  All of these
Answer» F.
1385.

  Saving rate is relatively low in developed economies because of?     [SSC LDC 2014]

A.  Low per capita income
B.  Welfare programmer
C.  Liquidity/Borrowing constraint
D.  High interest rate       
Answer» C.  Liquidity/Borrowing constraint
1386.

      The profits of Indian Banks operating in foreign countries are a part of?     [SSC, LDC 2014]

A.  Income from entrepreneurship earned from abroad
B.  Domestic factor income of India
C.  Profits of the enterprises working in domestic territory of India
D.  Operating surplus of the banks located in India
Answer» B.  Domestic factor income of India
1387.

       Delivery channel means ?

A. Sales outlets  
B. Purchased goods
C. Product shelf life        
D. Courier person
E. Channel finance
Answer» B. Purchased goods
1388.

       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
1389.

       Marketing channel means?[BOB EO .2010]

A. Delivery time 
B. Delivery place   
C. Delivery period 
D. Purchase outlets
E. Delivery outlets  
Answer» F.
1390.

The term "Bull and Bear' are associated with?

A.  Banking     
B.         Foreign trade
C.  Stock Market 
D.         Internet Trade
Answer» D.         Internet Trade
1391.

Labelling is important for informational, legal and .......... reasons.

A.  branding
B.  strategic
C.  marketing        
D.  promotional
E.  All of these
Answer» E.  All of these
1392.

In order to promote financial inclusion, the Reserve Bank of India has recently allowed minors to operate bank accounts independently provided their age is above?        [IBPS RRB 2014]

A.  14 years 
B.  13 years
C.     16 years
D.       10 years
Answer» E.
1393.

Bank's mandatory lending to farmers for agriculture, micro and small enterprises and other weaker sections wherein banks are required to end up to 40% of the loan is generally described as?-      [ IBPS, 2013]

A.  Para banking    
B.  Subprime lending
C.  Retail lending    
D.  Priority sector lending
Answer» E.
1394.

The process by which the Central Bank of a country controls the supply of money in the economy by exercising its control over interest rates in order to maintain price stability and achieve high economic growth is known as? [IBPS RRB 2014]

A.  Economic policy
B.  Monetary policy
C.  Fiscal policy     
D.  Credit policy  
Answer» C.  Fiscal policy     
1395.

...... Brands usually require a producer to become involved in distribution, promotion and pricing decisions.

A.  Retailer  
B.  Wholesaler
C.  Manufacturer      
D.  Own label
E.  All of these
Answer» D.  Own label
1396.

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.
1397.

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
1398.

    Bank deposits that can be withdrawn without notice are called?

A.  Account payee deposits 
B.   Fixed deposits
C.  Variable deposits 
D.     Demand deposits
Answer» D.     Demand deposits
1399.

Which is type of retailer?

A.  Full service retailer         
B.  Discount retailer
C.  Vending machine       
D.  Super market
E.  All of these
Answer» F.
1400.

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