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Q.421 Easy
Bank S's Gross NPA ratio was 2.5% in March 2024 and increased to 2.8% by June 2024. If total advances were ₹1,00,000 crore in June, what was the approximate gross NPA amount?
A ₹2,500 crore
B ₹2,800 crore
C ₹2,700 crore
D ₹3,000 crore
Correct Answer:  B. ₹2,800 crore
EXPLANATION

Gross NPA = NPA Ratio × Total Advances = 2.8% × ₹1,00,000 crore = ₹2,800 crore.

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Q.422 Hard
In 2024, the RBI introduced new guidelines for Cyber Risk Management. Banks must allocate what minimum percentage of IT budget for cybersecurity?
A 5%
B 8%
C 10%
D 12%
Correct Answer:  C. 10%
EXPLANATION

RBI guidelines recommend banks allocate at least 10% of their IT budget for cybersecurity measures and infrastructure resilience.

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Q.423 Hard
If a bank's Net Interest Margin (NIM) increased from 2.8% to 3.2% year-on-year, which factors are most likely responsible?
A Decrease in lending rates and increase in deposit rates
B Increase in lending rates and decrease in deposit rates
C Both rates increased equally
D Change in asset composition only
Correct Answer:  B. Increase in lending rates and decrease in deposit rates
EXPLANATION

NIM improves when lending rates increase (higher interest income) or deposit rates decrease (lower interest expense), or both. This widens the spread.

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Q.424 Medium
Bank R has Tier 1 capital of ₹5,000 crore, Tier 2 capital of ₹2,000 crore, and total risk-weighted assets of ₹70,000 crore. What is the bank's CAR?
A 8.57%
B 10%
C 12.5%
D 15%
Correct Answer:  B. 10%
EXPLANATION

CAR = (Tier 1 + Tier 2 capital) / Risk-weighted assets = (5,000 + 2,000) / 70,000 = 7,000 / 70,000 = 10%.

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Q.425 Hard
Under the RBI's Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework (2024), a bank is placed under PCA if its Capital Adequacy Ratio falls below which threshold?
A 7%
B 8%
C 9%
D 10%
Correct Answer:  C. 9%
EXPLANATION

Under the PCA framework, a bank is placed under regulatory action if its CAR falls below 9%, which is below the minimum requirement of 10.5%.

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Q.426 Medium
Bank Q's Cost-to-Income Ratio (CIR) is 42%. What does this indicate about its operational efficiency?
A The bank spends ₹42 to generate ₹100 of income, indicating good efficiency
B The bank spends ₹42 to generate ₹100 of income, indicating poor efficiency
C The bank's operational costs are ₹42 crore annually
D The bank's profit margin is 42%
Correct Answer:  A. The bank spends ₹42 to generate ₹100 of income, indicating good efficiency
EXPLANATION

A CIR of 42% (lower is better) indicates the bank spends ₹42 to earn ₹100, which is considered efficient. Industry average for Indian banks is around 40-45%.

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Q.427 Medium
Which RBI framework requires banks to maintain a minimum percentage of deposits as Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)?
A 18% as per current 2024 guidelines
B 20% as per current 2024 guidelines
C 22% as per current 2024 guidelines
D 25% as per current 2024 guidelines
Correct Answer:  A. 18% as per current 2024 guidelines
EXPLANATION

As of 2024, the RBI has mandated a minimum SLR of 18% of net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) for scheduled commercial banks.

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Q.428 Medium
In a Data Interpretation question, Bank P's quarterly profit was ₹500 crore in Q1, ₹600 crore in Q2, and ₹720 crore in Q3 2024. What is the average quarterly growth rate?
A 18%
B 20%
C 22%
D 25%
Correct Answer:  B. 20%
EXPLANATION

Q1 to Q2: (600-500)/500 = 20%. Q2 to Q3: (720-600)/600 = 20%. Average growth rate = 20%.

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Q.429 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.430 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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