Govt Exam — Bank PO / Clerk / RBI — General Awareness
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Q.1 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following is a measure of bank's profitability?
A Capital Adequacy Ratio
B Return on Assets (ROA)
C Statutory Liquidity Ratio
D Priority Sector Lending
Correct Answer:  B. Return on Assets (ROA)
Explanation:

Return on Assets (ROA) measures how efficiently a bank uses its assets to generate profit. It's calculated as Net Income / Total Assets.

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Q.2 Medium General Awareness
What is the minimum Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) as per RBI norms in 2024?
A 18%
B 19.5%
C 20%
D 21.5%
Correct Answer:  B. 19.5%
Explanation:

The Statutory Liquidity Ratio is currently maintained at 19.5% of net demand and time liabilities, as per RBI guidelines.

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Q.3 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following credit facilities is typically used for short-term working capital needs?
A Mortgage Loan
B Cash Credit
C Home Loan
D Auto Loan
Correct Answer:  B. Cash Credit
Explanation:

Cash Credit is a short-term credit facility provided to businesses for meeting their working capital requirements on a revolving basis.

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Q.4 Medium General Awareness
What is the primary objective of Priority Sector Lending (PSL)?
A To increase bank's profit margins
B To provide credit to disadvantaged sectors of the economy
C To reduce RBI's regulatory burden
D To encourage foreign investments
Correct Answer:  B. To provide credit to disadvantaged sectors of the economy
Explanation:

PSL mandates banks to lend a certain percentage of advances to priority sectors like agriculture, SMEs, and education for inclusive growth.

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Q.5 Medium General Awareness
Which banking regulation requires banks to maintain a minimum percentage of capital against their risk-weighted assets?
A Statutory Liquidity Ratio
B Reserve Requirement Ratio
C Capital Adequacy Ratio
D Cash Reserve Ratio
Correct Answer:  C. Capital Adequacy Ratio
Explanation:

Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is a regulatory requirement ensuring banks maintain sufficient capital to absorb potential losses from their risk-weighted assets.

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Q.6 Medium General Awareness
If a bank's NPA (Non-Performing Assets) ratio increases significantly, what does it indicate?
A Improved asset quality
B Deterioration in loan portfolio quality
C Better profitability
D Increased market share
Correct Answer:  B. Deterioration in loan portfolio quality
Explanation:

A higher NPA ratio indicates that a larger portion of the bank's loans are in default or arrears, reflecting deteriorating asset quality and credit risk.

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Q.7 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following best describes the function of SEBI?
A Regulates commercial banking sector
B Regulates securities and capital markets
C Issues currency and manages inflation
D Manages government borrowing
Correct Answer:  B. Regulates securities and capital markets
Explanation:

SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) regulates and develops the securities market, protecting investor interests and ensuring fair market practices.

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Q.8 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following is an example of a non-banking financial company (NBFC)?
A State Bank of India
B HDFC Bank
C Bajaj Finance Limited
D Reserve Bank of India
Correct Answer:  C. Bajaj Finance Limited
Explanation:

Bajaj Finance Limited is an NBFC that provides financial services like loans and deposits but doesn't have a banking license like commercial banks.

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Q.9 Medium General Awareness
What is the minimum CRAR (Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio) requirement for scheduled commercial banks under Basel III as of 2024?
A 9%
B 10.5%
C 11.5%
D 12.5%
Correct Answer:  B. 10.5%
Explanation:

RBI mandates a minimum CRAR of 10.5% for scheduled commercial banks under Basel III framework, which includes capital buffers and conservation requirements.

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Q.10 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following is NOT a credit rating agency recognized by SEBI in India?
A CRISIL
B ICRA
C Care Ratings
D Goldman Sachs Rating
Correct Answer:  D. Goldman Sachs Rating
Explanation:

Goldman Sachs is an investment bank, not a credit rating agency. CRISIL, ICRA, Care Ratings, and Brickwork Ratings are recognized credit rating agencies by SEBI.

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