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Data Interpretation

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According to RBI's latest guidelines 2024, what is the maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio for retail housing loans to individual borrowers?
A 70%
B 75%
C 80%
D 85%
Correct Answer:  C. 80%
EXPLANATION

RBI permits maximum 80% LTV for retail housing loans to individuals as per macroprudential guidelines to manage credit risk

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A bank's Return on Assets (ROA) decreased from 1.2% to 0.95% while maintaining constant total assets of ₹8,00,000 crore. Calculate the decrease in Net Profit in rupees:
A ₹2,000 crore
B ₹2,500 crore
C ₹1,500 crore
D ₹3,000 crore
Correct Answer:  A. ₹2,000 crore
EXPLANATION

ROA decrease = (1.2% - 0.95%) = 0.25%. Decrease in profit = 0.25% × ₹8,00,000 crore = ₹2,000 crore

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Which of the following is NOT a component of Basel III Tier-I Capital?
A Common Equity Tier 1
B Additional Tier 1 Capital
C Subordinated Debt
D Retained Earnings
Correct Answer:  C. Subordinated Debt
EXPLANATION

Subordinated Debt is part of Tier-II Capital. Tier-I Capital comprises CET1 and AT1 Capital only

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A bank's Asset Quality Indicator shows 8% Gross NPAs. If total Advances are ₹4,00,000 crore, and Provision Coverage Ratio is 65%, calculate the Net NPA ratio approximately:
A 2.8%
B 3.2%
C 3.8%
D 4.2%
Correct Answer:  A. 2.8%
EXPLANATION

Gross NPAs = 8% × ₹4,00,000 = ₹32,000 crore. Provisions = 65% × ₹32,000 = ₹20,800 crore. Net NPAs = ₹32,000 - ₹20,800 = ₹11,200 crore. Net NPA ratio = (11,200/4,00,000) × 100 = 2.8%

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As per RBI's Monetary Policy 2024, what is the current Repo Rate (as of latest announcement)?
A 5.0%
B 6.0%
C 6.5%
D 7.0%
Correct Answer:  C. 6.5%
EXPLANATION

The RBI Repo Rate stands at 6.5% as per the latest Monetary Policy Committee decision in 2024

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A bank's Return on Equity (ROE) improved from 12% to 14.5% while its Net Profit Margin decreased from 28% to 26%. This suggests:
A Decrease in equity base
B Increase in leverage
C Decrease in total assets
D Increase in provisioning
Correct Answer:  B. Increase in leverage
EXPLANATION

Improved ROE despite lower NPM indicates higher financial leverage (more debt relative to equity), amplifying returns to equity holders

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Analyze the quarterly data: Bank A's Non-Performing Assets decreased from ₹18,000 crore to ₹15,000 crore, while its Gross Advances remained ₹3,00,000 crore. Calculate the change in Gross NPA ratio:
A Decreased from 5% to 6%
B Increased from 5% to 6%
C Decreased from 6% to 5%
D Remained constant at 5.5%
Correct Answer:  C. Decreased from 6% to 5%
EXPLANATION

Previous NPA ratio = (18,000/3,00,000) × 100 = 6%. New NPA ratio = (15,000/3,00,000) × 100 = 5%. The ratio decreased.

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A bank's Deposit Growth Rate was 12% and Advances Growth Rate was 15% in FY2024. What does this scenario suggest?
A Loan-to-Deposit ratio is decreasing
B Loan-to-Deposit ratio is increasing
C Credit expansion is slower than deposit mobilization
D The bank faces liquidity risk
Correct Answer:  B. Loan-to-Deposit ratio is increasing
EXPLANATION

When advances grow faster than deposits (15% > 12%), the Loan-to-Deposit ratio increases, indicating higher credit expansion relative to deposit mobilization

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If a bank's Tier-II Capital is ₹45,000 crore and total Risk-Weighted Assets are ₹6,00,000 crore, calculate the Tier-II Capital Ratio:
A 6.5%
B 7.0%
C 7.5%
D 8.0%
Correct Answer:  C. 7.5%
EXPLANATION

Tier-II Capital Ratio = (Tier-II Capital / RWA) × 100 = (45,000 / 6,00,000) × 100 = 7.5%

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A bank's Cost to Income Ratio decreased from 48% to 42% in FY2024. This indicates:
A Deterioration in operational efficiency
B Improvement in operational efficiency
C Increase in Non-Performing Assets
D Decrease in profitability
Correct Answer:  B. Improvement in operational efficiency
EXPLANATION

Lower Cost to Income Ratio indicates better operational efficiency as operating costs are lower relative to income generated

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