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Study the quarterly performance: Q1 profit: ₹5,600 crore, Q2 profit: ₹6,160 crore, Q3 profit: ₹6,776 crore, Q4 profit: ₹7,454 crore. What is the total annual profit and approximate quarterly growth rate?
A ₹25,990 crore with 10% growth
B ₹26,890 crore with 12% growth
C ₹27,990 crore with 10% growth
D ₹28,890 crore with 15% growth
Correct Answer:  C. ₹27,990 crore with 10% growth
EXPLANATION

Total = 5,600 + 6,160 + 6,776 + 7,454 = ₹25,990 crore. Growth: Q1→Q2 = 10%, Q2→Q3 = 10%, Q3→Q4 = 10%

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A bank's advances grew by 15% year-on-year while deposits grew by 12% in FY2024. If the Loan-to-Deposit (LTD) ratio was 78% in FY2023, what is the approximate LTD ratio in FY2024?
A 79.2%
B 80.5%
C 81.8%
D 82.9%
Correct Answer:  B. 80.5%
EXPLANATION

New LTD = (Advances × 1.15) / (Deposits × 1.12) × Old LTD = (1.15/1.12) × 78% = 1.0268 × 78% ≈ 80.5%

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Examine the data: Bank X's Cost-to-Income Ratio decreased from 48% (FY2023) to 44% (FY2024). If operating expenses in FY2024 are ₹8,800 crore, what is the estimated operating income?
A ₹18,000 crore
B ₹20,000 crore
C ₹22,000 crore
D ₹24,000 crore
Correct Answer:  B. ₹20,000 crore
EXPLANATION

Cost-to-Income Ratio = Operating Expenses / Operating Income; 44% = 8,800 / OI; OI = 8,800 / 0.44 = ₹20,000 crore

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A bank's Asset Quality Ratio improved from 94.2% in FY2023 to 96.8% in FY2024. If FY2023 advances were ₹4,50,000 crore, what was the approximate amount of standard assets?
A ₹4,23,900 crore
B ₹4,33,800 crore
C ₹4,43,500 crore
D ₹4,51,200 crore
Correct Answer:  A. ₹4,23,900 crore
EXPLANATION

Standard assets = Asset Quality Ratio × Total Advances = 94.2% × ₹4,50,000 crore = ₹4,23,900 crore

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Analyze the quarterly data: A bank's Net Interest Income (NII) was ₹12,000 crore (Q1), ₹13,200 crore (Q2), ₹14,520 crore (Q3), and ₹15,972 crore (Q4). What is the growth pattern?
A Arithmetic growth at 10% quarterly
B Geometric growth at 10% quarterly
C Declining growth rate
D Constant absolute growth of ₹1,500 crore
Correct Answer:  B. Geometric growth at 10% quarterly
EXPLANATION

Each quarter shows 10% increase: Q1→Q2 = 10%, Q2→Q3 = 10%, Q3→Q4 = 10%, indicating compound/geometric growth

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A bank maintains a Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of 4.5% as per RBI mandate. If its total liabilities are ₹10,00,000 crore, calculate the minimum cash reserve required.
A ₹42,500 crore
B ₹45,000 crore
C ₹47,500 crore
D ₹50,000 crore
Correct Answer:  B. ₹45,000 crore
EXPLANATION

CRR requirement = 4.5% × ₹10,00,000 crore = ₹45,000 crore

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If a bank's Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirement is 18% and total deposits are ₹6,00,000 crore, what is the minimum amount it must invest in specified securities?
A ₹1,02,000 crore
B ₹1,08,000 crore
C ₹1,10,000 crore
D ₹1,15,000 crore
Correct Answer:  B. ₹1,08,000 crore
EXPLANATION

SLR requirement = 18% × ₹6,00,000 crore = ₹1,08,000 crore

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Study the data: A private bank's customer deposits grew from ₹8,50,000 crore (Q1 FY2024) to ₹9,25,000 crore (Q4 FY2024). What is the percentage growth in deposits?
A 8.82%
B 9.12%
C 10.25%
D 11.45%
Correct Answer:  A. 8.82%
EXPLANATION

Growth = [(9,25,000 - 8,50,000) / 8,50,000] × 100 = [75,000 / 8,50,000] × 100 = 8.82%

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A bank's Return on Equity (RoE) is 18% and its Return on Assets (RoA) is 1.5%. What is the approximate Equity Multiplier (Asset to Equity ratio)?
A 10x
B 12x
C 14x
D 16x
Correct Answer:  B. 12x
EXPLANATION

RoE = RoA × Equity Multiplier; 18% = 1.5% × EM; EM = 18/1.5 = 12x

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Under Basel III norms applicable to Indian banks, what is the minimum Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio requirement?
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% for all banks operating in India as per RBI guidelines

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