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Q.411 Easy
If Bank C's Earnings Per Share (EPS) is ₹45 and its stock price is ₹900, what is the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio?
A 18
B 20
C 22
D 15
Correct Answer:  B. 20
EXPLANATION

P/E Ratio = Stock Price / EPS = 900 / 45 = 20

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Q.412 Medium
Under the RBI's latest guidelines (2024), what is the maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio for residential property loans?
A 80%
B 85%
C 75%
D 90%
Correct Answer:  A. 80%
EXPLANATION

RBI's 2024 guidelines stipulate a maximum LTV of 80% for residential property loans to manage credit risk.

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Q.413 Easy
Bank B's Loan-to-Deposit Ratio (LDR) is 82%. If deposits are ₹10,000 crore, what is the loan portfolio?
A ₹8,200 crore
B ₹12,195 crore
C ₹8,000 crore
D ₹9,800 crore
Correct Answer:  A. ₹8,200 crore
EXPLANATION

LDR = Loans / Deposits. 82% = Loans / 10,000. Loans = 0.82 × 10,000 = ₹8,200 crore

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Q.414 Easy
If a bank lends ₹50 lakh at 9% per annum simple interest for 3 years, what is the total amount to be repaid?
A ₹63.5 lakh
B ₹61.5 lakh
C ₹65 lakh
D ₹58.5 lakh
Correct Answer:  A. ₹63.5 lakh
EXPLANATION

SI = (P × R × T) / 100 = (50 × 9 × 3) / 100 = 13.5 lakh. Total = 50 + 13.5 = ₹63.5 lakh

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Q.415 Medium
Which of the following is NOT a component of Tier 1 Capital under Basel III norms?
A Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
B Additional Tier 1 Capital
C Subordinated Debt
D Share Capital and Reserves
Correct Answer:  C. Subordinated Debt
EXPLANATION

Subordinated Debt is part of Tier 2 Capital, not Tier 1. Tier 1 comprises CET1 and AT1 components.

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Q.416 Easy
If Bank A's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is 15.5%, what is its excess capital above the RBI's minimum requirement of 10.5%?
A 5%
B 5.5%
C 4.5%
D 6%
Correct Answer:  A. 5%
EXPLANATION

Excess capital = Current CAR - Minimum CAR = 15.5% - 10.5% = 5%

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Q.417 Medium
If the Reserve Ratio (RRR) is reduced by the RBI, which immediate effect is most likely on the banking system?
A Reduction in bank lending capacity
B Increase in money supply and bank lending capacity
C Immediate increase in deposit rates
D Mandatory increase in loan rates
Correct Answer:  B. Increase in money supply and bank lending capacity
EXPLANATION

A reduction in the Reserve Ratio means banks need to hold less in reserves, freeing up capital for lending, which increases money supply and lending capacity.

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Q.418 Hard
According to RBI's 2024 guidelines, what is the primary objective of implementing the Unincorporated Non-Banking Financial Company (UNBFC) framework?
A To increase bank lending capacity
B To regulate and supervise informal lending and financial services
C To promote cryptocurrency adoption
D To replace commercial banking operations
Correct Answer:  B. To regulate and supervise informal lending and financial services
EXPLANATION

The UNBFC framework aims to bring informal financial service providers under regulatory oversight to protect consumers and ensure financial stability.

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Q.419 Medium
Bank T's Return on Assets (ROA) is 1.2% and its Equity Multiplier is 12x. What is the bank's Return on Equity (ROE)?
A 10%
B 14.4%
C 13.2%
D 15.6%
Correct Answer:  B. 14.4%
EXPLANATION

ROE = ROA × Equity Multiplier = 1.2% × 12 = 14.4%. This relationship is derived from the DuPont analysis.

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Q.420 Hard
Which of the following is a characteristic of Tier 1 capital under Basel III that distinguishes it from Tier 2 capital?
A It has a predetermined maturity date
B It can be written down to absorb losses before other capital
C It carries a coupon payment obligation
D It can be subordinated to customer deposits
Correct Answer:  B. It can be written down to absorb losses before other capital
EXPLANATION

Tier 1 capital (Common Equity Tier 1 and Additional Tier 1) can absorb losses and is the highest quality capital. Tier 2 capital may have maturity dates and subordination features.

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