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Q.441 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.442 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.443 Hard
A retail bank's Gross Non-Performing Assets increased by 120 basis points from 2.5% to 3.7% in a year. If total advances are ₹80,000 crores, what is the approximate increase in absolute NPA amount in crores?
A ₹960 crores
B ₹1,200 crores
C ₹1,440 crores
D ₹2,960 crores
Correct Answer:  A. ₹960 crores
EXPLANATION

Increase in basis points = 120 bps = 1.2%. Increase in NPA amount = 1.2% of ₹80,000 crores = ₹960 crores

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Q.444 Easy
Which RBI initiative aims to provide affordable credit to the unbanked and underbanked population through banks?
A Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
B Know Your Customer (KYC) Framework
C Credit Guarantee Scheme
D Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Correct Answer:  A. Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
EXPLANATION

Priority Sector Lending mandates that banks lend at least 40% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) to priority sectors including agriculture, MSMEs, and weaker sections, promoting financial inclusion.

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Q.445 Easy
Bank Y's Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased from ₹45 to ₹54 year-on-year. What is the percentage growth in EPS?
A 15%
B 18%
C 20%
D 22%
Correct Answer:  C. 20%
EXPLANATION

EPS growth = ((54 - 45) / 45) × 100 = (9/45) × 100 = 20%

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Q.446 Hard
Under the Payment Systems Operator (PSO) framework by RBI, what is the maximum transaction value limit for prepaid payment instruments without KYC?
A ₹10,000
B ₹25,000
C ₹50,000
D ₹1,00,000
Correct Answer:  A. ₹10,000
EXPLANATION

RBI's guidelines on prepaid payment instruments specify that transactions up to ₹10,000 can be conducted without full KYC verification for semi-closed systems.

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Q.447 Easy
A bank's Non-Performing Asset (NPA) ratio is 2.8%. Which of the following asset classification would NOT be included in this calculation?
A Substandard Assets
B Doubtful Assets
C Loss Assets
D Standard Assets
Correct Answer:  D. Standard Assets
EXPLANATION

NPA includes substandard, doubtful, and loss assets. Standard assets (performing assets) are excluded from NPA calculations as per RBI's asset classification guidelines.

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Q.448 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.449 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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Q.450 Medium
A bank's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is 15.2%. Under Basel III, which tier of capital primarily contributes to this ratio?
A Tier 1 Capital only
B Tier 2 Capital only
C Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital
D Tier 3 Capital
Correct Answer:  C. Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital
EXPLANATION

CAR = (Tier 1 + Tier 2 + Tier 3 Capital) / Risk-Weighted Assets. Basel III requires minimum CAR of 10.5% (including capital conservation buffer) for Indian banks.

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