A bank's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is 15.2%. Under Basel III, which tier of capital primarily contributes to this ratio?
ATier 1 Capital only
BTier 2 Capital only
CBoth Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital
DTier 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.
If a bank's Cost-to-Income ratio is 42%, what does this indicate about its operational efficiency?
AHighly inefficient operations
BAbove-average efficiency
CPoor profitability outlook
DExcessive 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.
Which of the following is a feature of India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016?
AIt applies only to individuals, not businesses
BIt provides a time-bound resolution process of 180 days (extendable to 270 days)
CBanks have no role in the resolution process
DIt 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.
A bank's Non-Performing Asset (NPA) ratio is 2.8%. Which of the following asset classification would NOT be included in this calculation?
ASubstandard Assets
BDoubtful Assets
CLoss Assets
DStandard 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.
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.