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
Correct Answer :
A. Only 1and 2
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Arup Roy Choudhury
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Mumbai
Nagpur
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FCI
IDBI
NABARD
ICAR
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NABARD
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1, 2 and 3
1 and 2, only
2 and 3, only
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the Government of India lends to other countries
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Syndicate Bank
State Bank of India
Punjab and Sindh Bank
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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
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1, 2 and 3
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treasury
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dumping Ground
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Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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2. security holdings
3. demand deposits
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1, 2 and 3
1, 3 and 4
2 and 4
1 and 3
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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
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6 months imprisonment
1year imprisonment
2 years imprisonment
3 years imprisonment
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Lion
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Panther
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1. Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI)
2. Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI)
3. Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
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1973
1974
1975
1976
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those borrowers who do not have a good credit history.
those who wish to take loan against the mortgage of tangible assets.
those who have a good credit history and are known to bank since 10 years.
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Stock Exchanges