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Q.211 Medium
Bank O's Advances grew by 15% while Deposits grew by 10% in 2024. If this trend continues, what risk does the bank face?
A Increasing profitability due to higher lending
B Liquidity mismatch and potential breach of regulatory ratios
C Enhanced market competitiveness
D Reduced operational costs
Correct Answer:  B. Liquidity mismatch and potential breach of regulatory ratios
EXPLANATION

When advances grow faster than deposits, it creates a liquidity mismatch. The bank may struggle to fund its loan portfolio, potentially violating LDR and LCR norms.

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Q.212 Medium
According to the RBI's Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) framework for 2024, banks must maintain liquid assets sufficient to survive how many days of stressed cash outflow?
A 15 days
B 30 days
C 45 days
D 60 days
Correct Answer:  B. 30 days
EXPLANATION

The LCR under Basel III requires banks to maintain high-quality liquid assets sufficient to survive at least 30 days of stressed cash outflows.

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Q.213 Medium
If Bank N's Asset Quality Ratio (percentage of standard assets to total assets) declined from 96% to 93% in one quarter, which of the following is the most likely reason?
A Increase in standard assets
B Decrease in non-performing assets (NPAs)
C Increase in non-performing assets (NPAs)
D Improvement in asset recovery
Correct Answer:  C. Increase in non-performing assets (NPAs)
EXPLANATION

A decline in the Asset Quality Ratio indicates a higher proportion of non-standard assets (NPAs), meaning the percentage of problem loans has increased.

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Q.214 Medium
Bank M's Loan-to-Deposit Ratio (LDR) increased from 78% to 85% over one year. What does this trend indicate?
A The bank is reducing its lending activity
B The bank is becoming more aggressive in loan disbursement relative to deposits
C The bank's deposit base has shrunk significantly
D The bank is improving its profitability margins
Correct Answer:  B. The bank is becoming more aggressive in loan disbursement relative to deposits
EXPLANATION

An increase in LDR from 78% to 85% indicates the bank is lending a higher proportion of its deposits, suggesting more aggressive lending strategy. Optimal LDR is typically 78-80%.

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Q.215 Medium
Bank Z's Interest Coverage Ratio (ICR) is 8.5x. What does this indicate regarding the bank's debt servicing capability?
A Very weak; unable to service debt
B Weak; marginal debt servicing capability
C Strong; comfortable debt servicing capability
D Cannot be determined without additional data
Correct Answer:  C. Strong; comfortable debt servicing capability
EXPLANATION

An ICR of 8.5x means earnings are 8.5 times the interest obligations, indicating strong capacity to service debt. ICR > 2.5x is generally considered healthy; 8.5x is excellent.

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Q.216 Medium
In data interpretation, if Bank P's market share increased from 8.5% to 9.8% and total market size is ₹50,00,000 crores, what is the increase in Bank P's market share value in crores?
A ₹5,000 crores
B ₹6,500 crores
C ₹7,500 crores
D ₹8,000 crores
Correct Answer:  B. ₹6,500 crores
EXPLANATION

Market share increase = 9.8% - 8.5% = 1.3%. Value increase = 1.3% of ₹50,00,000 = ₹6,500 crores

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Q.217 Medium
If a bank's Return on Equity (ROE) is 18% and its Equity Capital is ₹5,000 crores, what is its Net Profit?
A ₹600 crores
B ₹750 crores
C ₹900 crores
D ₹1,100 crores
Correct Answer:  C. ₹900 crores
EXPLANATION

ROE = (Net Profit / Equity Capital) × 100. Therefore, Net Profit = (18 × 5,000) / 100 = ₹900 crores

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Q.218 Medium
Under the RBI's Digital Rupee (e₹) initiative, which of the following is a primary objective?
A Replace all physical currency immediately
B Provide a secure, efficient digital payment alternative while maintaining the role of physical currency
C Eliminate private cryptocurrencies completely
D Remove the need for banks in financial transactions
Correct Answer:  B. Provide a secure, efficient digital payment alternative while maintaining the role of physical currency
EXPLANATION

The RBI's Digital Rupee (CBDC) aims to offer a digital alternative for payments and settlements while maintaining physical currency circulation. It enhances payment efficiency and financial security.

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Q.219 Medium
Which of the following is a feature of India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016?
A It applies only to individuals, not businesses
B It provides a time-bound resolution process of 180 days (extendable to 270 days)
C Banks have no role in the resolution process
D It eliminates the concept of creditor rights
Correct Answer:  B. It provides a time-bound resolution process of 180 days (extendable to 270 days)
EXPLANATION

The IBC, 2016 is a comprehensive legislation applicable to individuals and corporates. It mandates a resolution within 180 days (extendable to 270 days) through a structured process involving creditors, including banks.

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Q.220 Medium
If a bank's Cost-to-Income ratio is 42%, what does this indicate about its operational efficiency?
A Highly inefficient operations
B Above-average efficiency
C Poor profitability outlook
D Excessive cost structure
Correct Answer:  B. Above-average efficiency
EXPLANATION

A Cost-to-Income ratio of 42% is considered healthy (lower is better). Ratios above 50% indicate inefficiency. This suggests the bank is controlling costs well relative to its income.

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