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A bank's Net Interest Margin (NIM) improved from 2.8% to 3.2% year-on-year. If the bank's total assets are ₹5,00,000 crore, what is the approximate increase in NIM in absolute terms?
A ₹2,000 crore
B ₹1,500 crore
C ₹2,500 crore
D ₹3,000 crore
Correct Answer:  A. ₹2,000 crore
EXPLANATION

NIM increase = (3.2% - 2.8%) × ₹5,00,000 crore = 0.4% × ₹5,00,000 crore = ₹2,000 crore

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A bank's efficiency ratio (operating expenses to operating income) is 42%. What does this indicate about the bank's operational health?
A The bank is highly efficient; below 45% is considered strong
B The bank is inefficient; efficiency ratio should be below 30%
C The bank's cost structure is unsustainable
D The bank must immediately reduce staff costs
Correct Answer:  A. The bank is highly efficient; below 45% is considered strong
EXPLANATION

Efficiency ratio of 42% (operating expenses/operating income) indicates strong operational efficiency. Industry benchmark for healthy banks is typically 40-50%. Lower ratios indicate better cost management.

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A bank's Interest Earned increased by ₹850 crore while Interest Expended increased by ₹620 crore. What is the impact on Net Interest Income (NII)?
A NII increases by ₹230 crore
B NII decreases by ₹230 crore
C NII increases by ₹1,470 crore
D Cannot be determined without prior year figures
Correct Answer:  A. NII increases by ₹230 crore
EXPLANATION

NII = Interest Earned - Interest Expended. If Interest Earned increases by ₹850 crore and Interest Expended increases by ₹620 crore, the net increase in NII = 850 - 620 = ₹230 crore.

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A bank's Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) for the quarter is reported as 145%. What does this indicate about regulatory compliance?
A The bank is non-compliant; LCR must be above 200%
B The bank is compliant; minimum LCR requirement is 100%
C The bank has excess liquidity that should be deployed
D The bank faces immediate liquidity stress
Correct Answer:  B. The bank is compliant; minimum LCR requirement is 100%
EXPLANATION

RBI's minimum LCR requirement is 100%, to be maintained on a daily basis. At 145%, the bank is compliant with a comfortable liquidity buffer of 45% above the minimum.

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A bank's Total Income grew by 18% YoY while Operating Expenses grew by 24% YoY. What does this indicate about Cost-to-Income Ratio?
A Cost-to-Income Ratio has improved
B Cost-to-Income Ratio has deteriorated
C Cost-to-Income Ratio remains constant
D Cannot be determined without absolute figures
Correct Answer:  B. Cost-to-Income Ratio has deteriorated
EXPLANATION

When operating expenses grow faster (24%) than total income (18%), the Cost-to-Income Ratio deteriorates, indicating reduced operational efficiency. A lower C/I ratio is preferable.

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A bank reports Operating Profit of ₹8,500 crore and Provisions & Contingencies of ₹2,100 crore. Calculate the Pre-tax Profit.
A ₹6,400 crore
B ₹10,600 crore
C ₹8,500 crore
D ₹5,300 crore
Correct Answer:  A. ₹6,400 crore
EXPLANATION

Pre-tax Profit = Operating Profit - Provisions & Contingencies = 8,500 - 2,100 = ₹6,400 crore. Provisions are deducted before arriving at pre-tax profit.

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A bank's Loan-to-Deposit (LTD) ratio increased from 78% in FY2023 to 82% in FY2024. What does this indicate?
A The bank is advancing more loans relative to deposits received
B The bank's deposit base has increased significantly
C The bank's profitability has improved
D The bank's liquidity coverage ratio has strengthened
Correct Answer:  A. The bank is advancing more loans relative to deposits received
EXPLANATION

LTD ratio measures advances as a percentage of deposits. An increase from 78% to 82% means the bank is lending more aggressively relative to deposits, which could indicate higher credit expansion or lower deposit growth.

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A bank maintains a Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of 4.5% as per RBI mandate. If its total liabilities are ₹10,00,000 crore, calculate the minimum cash reserve required.
A ₹42,500 crore
B ₹45,000 crore
C ₹47,500 crore
D ₹50,000 crore
Correct Answer:  B. ₹45,000 crore
EXPLANATION

CRR requirement = 4.5% × ₹10,00,000 crore = ₹45,000 crore

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If a bank's Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirement is 18% and total deposits are ₹6,00,000 crore, what is the minimum amount it must invest in specified securities?
A ₹1,02,000 crore
B ₹1,08,000 crore
C ₹1,10,000 crore
D ₹1,15,000 crore
Correct Answer:  B. ₹1,08,000 crore
EXPLANATION

SLR requirement = 18% × ₹6,00,000 crore = ₹1,08,000 crore

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Study the data: A private bank's customer deposits grew from ₹8,50,000 crore (Q1 FY2024) to ₹9,25,000 crore (Q4 FY2024). What is the percentage growth in deposits?
A 8.82%
B 9.12%
C 10.25%
D 11.45%
Correct Answer:  A. 8.82%
EXPLANATION

Growth = [(9,25,000 - 8,50,000) / 8,50,000] × 100 = [75,000 / 8,50,000] × 100 = 8.82%

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