Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004]
1. Reserve Bank of India was nationalized on 26 January, 1950
2. The borrowing programme of the Government of India is handled by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer :
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Related Questions
Which of the following best defines the term 'Letter of Credit' as used frequently in bank transactions? [SBI PO 1991]
An order from a bank to another bank abroad authorising the payment of a particular amount to a person named in the letter
An unconditional undertaking given by a bank ensuring the payment of a particular amount to the drawee at a given date
Letter by a bank to a person stating the terms and conditions of the loan sanctioned to him by the bank
Statement showing outstanding- deposits and credits of a bank for a particular period
Which one of the following statements is not correct? [CDS 2009]
The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations known as NASDAQ, is an American stock exchange
Nikkei is the stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange
S and P CNX Nifty is the index for 50 large companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange
Hang Seng Indexes record daily changes of the largest companies of the Hong Kong stock market
What is the difference between Debentures and Equity?
Debentures are sealed bonds acknowledging that money has been borrowed; equity is a shareholder's share voting rights in proportion to his shareholding
An equity shareholder cannot withdraw his amount whereas debentures can be withdrawn by taking back the amount
Equity shareholding is more risky, compared to debentures which are bound to return good interest on the principal
Both debenture and equity holders have the right of voting irrespective of the proportion of holdings but debentures are of lower value than equity
The system of value added taxation is applicable to:
excise duties
income tax
estate duty
taxes on agricultural income
In order to be scheduled to the Reserve Bank of India, a bank should have capital and reserve of not less than:
1 lakh
5 lakhs
10 lakhs
50 Iakhs
Nationalisation of banks was done with the purpose of:
financing the industries
improving credit facilities
consolidating the economy
improving security of deposits
If the cash-reserve ratio is lowered by the Central bank, what will be its effect on credit creation?
Decrease
Increase
No change
None of these
Which of the following is the Banker of the Banks? [Railways 1995]
IDBI
SBI
RBI
SBI and RBI
The Imperial Bank of India, after nationalisation was given the name of:
Reserve Bank of India
Bank of India
State Bank of India
Indian Overseas Bank
The best way, a bank can avoid loss is to :
lend only to individuals known to the bank
accept sound collateral
give only short-term loans
lend only to bank's old customers
Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004]
1. Reserve Bank of India was nationalized on 26 January, 1950
2. The borrowing programme of the Government of India is handled by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Which bank gives long term loan to farmers?
NABARD
Land Development Bank
SBI
Rural banks
The main difference between shares and debentures is :
debentures can only be issued after shares
shareholders receive dividend on shares whereas debenture holders receive interest on debentures
debentures can be partly converted into shares whereas shares cannot be converted into debentures
shareholders are the owners of the company whereas debenture holders are the creditors of the company
'Repo rate' is the rate at which: [CDS 2004]
the Reserve Bank of India lends to State Government
the international aid agencies lend to Reserve Bank of India
the Reserve Bank of India lends to banks
the banks lend to Reserve Bank of India
In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities? [CSAT 2011]
Commercial Banks
Cooperative Banks
Regional Rural Banks
Microfinance Institutions
What is the role of 'Over-the Counter Exchange' (OTC)?
Help in the introduction of multi-tiered markets and import liquidity to them
Help to overcome the balance of payment crisis
To arrange funds from different foreign banks of developing/ under developing countries
All of the above
Consider the following events:
1. Conversion of Imperial Bank of India into S.B.I.
2. Establishment of NABARD
3. Setting up of RRBs
4. Nationalisation of R.B.I.
The correct chronological sequence of these events is : [CDS 1999]
4, 1, 2, 3
4, 1, 3, 2
1, 4, 3, 2
1, 4, 2, 3
Which of the following statements regarding Regional Rural Banks (RRB) in India is/are correct ?
1. The basic aim of setting up the RRBs is to develop rural economy.
2. The area of RRBs is limited to a specific region comprising one or more districts.
3. RRBs are sponsored by Commercial Banks.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011]
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
In India, the first bank of limited liability managed by Indians and founded in 1881 was:
Hindustan Commercial Bank
Oudh Commercial Bank
Punjab National Bank
Punjab and Sind Bank
Among the following, which one is not a credit rating agency operating in India?
CRISIL
ICRA
Dow Jones
CARE
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has been set up to :
1. protect the interests of investors
2. to regulate the activities of brokers in the stock market
3. to ensure transparency in operation in the stock market.
4. to encourage a healthy growth of the stock market
Choose your answer from:
1 and 2
1, 2 and 4
1, 2 and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4
The number of Banks nationalised since 1969 is : [PCS 1994]
8
12
14
20
Debenture holders of a company are its:
shareholders
creditors
debtors
directors
Consequent 'upon the recommendations of the Working Group on Rural Banks, 5 Rural Regional Banks were initially set up in the year [CPO SI 2010]
1973
1974
1975
1976
Which amidst the following rural banks has been named after a river? [NDA 2002]
Prathama Bank
Varada Grameen Bank
Thar Anchalik Grameen Bank
Aravali Kshetriya Grameen Bank
EXIM Bank was set-up in :
1980
1982
1985
1986
Which of the following activities would Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) undertake under the new rural industrialisation programme? [Bank PO 1994]
1. Consultation in erecting the project
2. Providing marketing assistance and refinance facilities at later stage
3. Running the project during initial stage
Only 1and 2
Only 2 and 3
Only 2
Only 1
As per the reports published- in various journals and newspapers the 'small borrowers' in rural areas still prefer to take informal route for their credit needs. Which of the following is the 'informal route' of credit in financial sector? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]
Credit cards
Loan against gold from financial institute
Debit cards
Money lender
Which one of the following Indian banks is not a nationalized bank? [IAS 2006]
Corporation Bank
Dena Bank
Federal bank
Vijaya Bank
All of the following are subsidiaries of the State Bank of India, except:
State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur
Central Bank of India
State Bank of Hyderabad
State Bank of Patiala