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What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)?
A To provide retail deposits to individuals
B To provide collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises
C To regulate non-banking financial companies
D To encourage foreign direct investment
Correct Answer:  B. To provide collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises
EXPLANATION

PMMY aims to provide collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises for business purposes, with loans up to Rs. 10 lakh under the scheme.

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What is the tenure for which RBI Governor is appointed?
A 3 years
B 5 years
C 4 years
D 6 years
Correct Answer:  C. 4 years
EXPLANATION

The RBI Governor is appointed for a tenure of 4 years, after which reappointment is possible. The current Governor is Sanjay Malhotra (appointed December 2023).

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Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), what is the overdraft limit for eligible beneficiaries?
A Rs. 5,000
B Rs. 10,000
C Rs. 15,000
D Rs. 20,000
Correct Answer:  B. Rs. 10,000
EXPLANATION

PMJDY provides an overdraft facility of up to Rs. 10,000 to eligible account holders after 6 months of satisfactory operation of the account.

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What does CASA stand for in banking terminology?
A Current Account and Savings Account
B Customer Asset and Secured Account
C Corporate Account and Savings Account
D Current and Secured Assets Account
Correct Answer:  A. Current Account and Savings Account
EXPLANATION

CASA represents Current Account and Savings Account deposits, which are low-cost funding sources for banks and crucial for profitability metrics.

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Which rate does the RBI use as the benchmark for transmission of monetary policy?
A Reverse Repo Rate
B Repo Rate
C Base Rate
D MCLR (Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate)
Correct Answer:  B. Repo Rate
EXPLANATION

The Repo Rate is the primary instrument used by RBI for monetary policy transmission. Banks' lending rates are benchmarked against this rate.

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What is the maximum period for which a bank can classify an account as NPA (Non-Performing Asset)?
A 30 days of non-payment
B 90 days of non-payment
C 180 days of non-payment
D 365 days of non-payment
Correct Answer:  B. 90 days of non-payment
EXPLANATION

RBI guidelines classify an account as NPA after 90 days of non-payment. This is the standard threshold for identifying non-performing assets in Indian banking.

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What does KYC stand for in banking?
A Know Your Client
B Know Your Country
C Know Your Capital
D Keep Your Code
Correct Answer:  A. Know Your Client
EXPLANATION

KYC (Know Your Client) is a mandatory procedure for banks to verify customer identity and assess their financial profile to prevent fraud and money laundering.

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What is the full form of RTGS?
A Real Time Gross Settlement
B Rapid Transfer and Global System
C Real Time Global Settlement
D Regulated Transaction Gross System
Correct Answer:  A. Real Time Gross Settlement
EXPLANATION

RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) is a system for real-time transfer of funds and securities between banks in India.

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Which organization regulates insurance companies in India?
A RBI
B SEBI
C IRDA (IRDAI)
D Ministry of Finance
Correct Answer:  C. IRDA (IRDAI)
EXPLANATION

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) regulates and supervises insurance companies operating in India.

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What does NEFT stand for in banking?
A National Electronic Funds Transfer
B New Electronic Financial Transaction
C National Exchange Financial Transaction
D National Electronic Financial Terminal
Correct Answer:  A. National Electronic Funds Transfer
EXPLANATION

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is an electronic fund transfer system in India for transferring funds between banks.

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