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Q.301 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following is an example of a non-banking financial company (NBFC)?
A State Bank of India
B HDFC Bank
C Bajaj Finance Limited
D Reserve Bank of India
Correct Answer:  C. Bajaj Finance Limited
EXPLANATION

Bajaj Finance Limited is an NBFC that provides financial services like loans and deposits but doesn't have a banking license like commercial banks.

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Q.302 Hard General Awareness
What is the concept of 'Too Big to Fail' in banking regulation?
A Large banks always make profits
B Some banks are systemically important and their failure could destabilize the entire financial system
C Only large banks should be regulated
D Large banks should not be subject to stress testing
Correct Answer:  B. Some banks are systemically important and their failure could destabilize the entire financial system
EXPLANATION

The 'Too Big to Fail' concept recognizes that systemically important banks require stricter regulation and capital requirements because their failure could trigger a financial crisis.

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Q.303 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following best describes the function of SEBI?
A Regulates commercial banking sector
B Regulates securities and capital markets
C Issues currency and manages inflation
D Manages government borrowing
Correct Answer:  B. Regulates securities and capital markets
EXPLANATION

SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) regulates and develops the securities market, protecting investor interests and ensuring fair market practices.

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Q.304 Hard General Awareness
Under Basel III, what is the minimum Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio required for banks?
A 4.5%
B 5.5%
C 6.5%
D 7.5%
Correct Answer:  A. 4.5%
EXPLANATION

Basel III mandates a minimum CET1 ratio of 4.5% of risk-weighted assets, along with additional capital buffers for systemically important banks.

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Q.305 Hard General Awareness
Which committee's recommendations led to the implementation of Basel III norms in Indian banking?
A Narasimham Committee
B Patel Committee
C Chakrabarty Committee
D Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
Correct Answer:  D. Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
EXPLANATION

Basel III norms were developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and adopted globally to strengthen banking sector resilience post-2008 financial crisis.

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Q.306 Medium General Awareness
If a bank's NPA (Non-Performing Assets) ratio increases significantly, what does it indicate?
A Improved asset quality
B Deterioration in loan portfolio quality
C Better profitability
D Increased market share
Correct Answer:  B. Deterioration in loan portfolio quality
EXPLANATION

A higher NPA ratio indicates that a larger portion of the bank's loans are in default or arrears, reflecting deteriorating asset quality and credit risk.

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Q.307 Easy General Awareness
What does KYC stand for in banking?
A Know Your Client
B Know Your Country
C Know Your Capital
D Keep Your Code
Correct Answer:  A. Know Your Client
EXPLANATION

KYC (Know Your Client) is a mandatory procedure for banks to verify customer identity and assess their financial profile to prevent fraud and money laundering.

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Q.308 Medium General Awareness
Which banking regulation requires banks to maintain a minimum percentage of capital against their risk-weighted assets?
A Statutory Liquidity Ratio
B Reserve Requirement Ratio
C Capital Adequacy Ratio
D Cash Reserve Ratio
Correct Answer:  C. Capital Adequacy Ratio
EXPLANATION

Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is a regulatory requirement ensuring banks maintain sufficient capital to absorb potential losses from their risk-weighted assets.

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Q.309 Medium General Awareness
What is the primary objective of Priority Sector Lending (PSL)?
A To increase bank's profit margins
B To provide credit to disadvantaged sectors of the economy
C To reduce RBI's regulatory burden
D To encourage foreign investments
Correct Answer:  B. To provide credit to disadvantaged sectors of the economy
EXPLANATION

PSL mandates banks to lend a certain percentage of advances to priority sectors like agriculture, SMEs, and education for inclusive growth.

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Q.310 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following credit facilities is typically used for short-term working capital needs?
A Mortgage Loan
B Cash Credit
C Home Loan
D Auto Loan
Correct Answer:  B. Cash Credit
EXPLANATION

Cash Credit is a short-term credit facility provided to businesses for meeting their working capital requirements on a revolving basis.

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