Banking Awareness Miscellaneous — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Banking & Finance MCQs on Banking Awareness Miscellaneous — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for State Bank, National Bank, FPSC, PPSC, NTS.
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In which year, Credit Guarantee Corporation created ?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1971
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1971 is the correct answer to “In which year, Credit Guarantee Corporation created”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
A draft issued by the bank has been lost by the payee. He sends a letter to the issuing bank to stop payment. Bank will:
Correct Answer: Option A — Note caution and will advice the payee to contact purchaser of the draft
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Note caution and will advice the payee to contact purchaser of the draft is the correct answer to “A draft issued by the bank has been lost by the payee. He sends a letter to the issuing bank to stop payment. Bank will:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
SEBI is the correct answer to “Mutual funds are required to be registered with:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
All of the above is the correct answer to “What is Yield Curve Risk”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
The biggest international financial centre in the world:
Correct Answer: Option C — London
Detailed Academic Explanation:
London is the correct answer to “The biggest international financial centre in the world:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
The expansion of BIFR, in the context of the Indian Industry is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction is the correct answer to “The expansion of BIFR, in the context of the Indian Industry is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
SBI is the correct answer to “The largest financial conglomerate of India is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Under which of the following methods of depreciation, amount of depreciation varies every year?
Correct Answer: Option A — Written Down Value Method
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Written Down Value Method is the correct answer to “Under which of the following methods of depreciation, amount of depreciation varies every year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Usually, the validity period of an Income Tax Refund Order is:
Correct Answer: Option C — 3 months
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 months is the correct answer to “Usually, the validity period of an Income Tax Refund Order is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Which of the following is true about "White Card"?
Correct Answer: Option B — It does not carry on its face, the brand of the issuer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It does not carry on its face, the brand of the issuer is the correct answer to “Which of the following is true about "White Card"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
First bank in India to launch its interactive banking service through Dish TV:
Correct Answer: Option C — HDFC Bank
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HDFC Bank is the correct answer to “First bank in India to launch its interactive banking service through Dish TV:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
C.D. Deshmukh is the correct answer to “First Indian Governor of the RBI:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
CGTMSE (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises) has been set up on the recommendations of:
Correct Answer: Option D — Kapoor Committee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kapoor Committee is the correct answer to “CGTMSE (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises) has been set up on the recommendations of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
The primary relationship between the banker and the customer is that of:
Correct Answer: Option B — Debtor and Creditor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Debtor and Creditor is the correct answer to “The primary relationship between the banker and the customer is that of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Three years is the correct answer to “A debt becomes time-barred after:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
In the matter of handling bills of exchange for collection, the relationship between customer and the bank is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Principal and agent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Principal and agent is the correct answer to “In the matter of handling bills of exchange for collection, the relationship between customer and the bank is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Correct Answer: Option B — A legal transaction whereby goods may be made available as security for a debt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A legal transaction whereby goods may be made available as security for a debt is the correct answer to “Hypothecation is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Payment of a cheque may be countermanded by the ___
Correct Answer: Option D — Drawer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Drawer is the correct answer to “Payment of a cheque may be countermanded by the ___”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Correct Answer: Option A — Strengthening of weak banks
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Strengthening of weak banks is the correct answer to “J.S. Verma Committee Report relates to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
A Usance Bill when presented for acceptance has to be accepted/ dishonoured within:
Correct Answer: Option C — 48 hours
Detailed Academic Explanation:
48 hours is the correct answer to “A Usance Bill when presented for acceptance has to be accepted/ dishonoured within:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Commercial document is the correct answer to “Invoice is a:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Correct Answer: Option B — When he declares an insolvent by the Court
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When he declares an insolvent by the Court is the correct answer to “When does a person become insolvent”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
When two parties make an arrangement to exchange future cash flows, it is called:
Correct Answer: Option C — Swap
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Swap is the correct answer to “When two parties make an arrangement to exchange future cash flows, it is called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Which of the following banks enjoys the reputation of being at the top in market capitalization among all the private banks?
Correct Answer: Option B — HDFC Bank
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HDFC Bank is the correct answer to “Which of the following banks enjoys the reputation of being at the top in market capitalization among all the private banks”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Correct Answer: Option C — Escalation in Project Cost
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Escalation in Project Cost is the correct answer to “"Claused Bill of Landing" is one which indicates:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Insurance cover for bank deposits in our country is provided by:
Correct Answer: Option D — DICGC
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DICGC is the correct answer to “Insurance cover for bank deposits in our country is provided by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Loan of very small amounts given to low income groups is called:
Correct Answer: Option B — Micro credit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Micro credit is the correct answer to “Loan of very small amounts given to low income groups is called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
When a banker talks about CDR, what is he talking about?
Correct Answer: Option A — Corporate Debt Restructuring
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Corporate Debt Restructuring is the correct answer to “When a banker talks about CDR, what is he talking about”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Expand the term ALM as used in Banking/Finance sector?
Correct Answer: Option A — Asset Liability Management
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Asset Liability Management is the correct answer to “Expand the term ALM as used in Banking/Finance sector”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) are terms most closely related to which of the following industries/ markets?
Correct Answer: Option B — Banking industry
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Banking industry is the correct answer to “Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) are terms most closely related to which of the following industries/ markets”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
What is the maximum period for which domestic term deposits are normally accepted by banks in our country?
Correct Answer: Option D — 10 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 years is the correct answer to “What is the maximum period for which domestic term deposits are normally accepted by banks in our country”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
What does the letter ‘L’ stands for in the term LAF commonly used in financial/economic news?
Correct Answer: Option A — Liquidity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Liquidity is the correct answer to “What does the letter ‘L’ stands for in the term LAF commonly used in financial/economic news”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Monetary Policy as an arm of the economic policy is administered by
Correct Answer: Option B — Reserve Bank of India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India is the correct answer to “Monetary Policy as an arm of the economic policy is administered by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
All of the above is the correct answer to “A scheduled bank must be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Correct Answer: Option A — Co-operative Banking Reforms
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Co-operative Banking Reforms is the correct answer to “Kapoor committee, 1999 is related to ____.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Which of the following institution is meant for small and medium enterprises?
Correct Answer: Option B — SIDBI
Detailed Academic Explanation:
SIDBI is the correct answer to “Which of the following institution is meant for small and medium enterprises”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Under the second phase of nationalization, 07 banks were nationalized. Their deposits were over ________ crore.
Correct Answer: Option C — 200
Detailed Academic Explanation:
200 is the correct answer to “Under the second phase of nationalization, 07 banks were nationalized. Their deposits were over ________ crore.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
The tag line ‘A friend you can bank on’ is of which bank?
Correct Answer: Option A — Vijaya Bank
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vijaya Bank is the correct answer to “The tag line ‘A friend you can bank on’ is of which bank”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Central Government is the correct answer to “Who is having the major stakes in NABARD”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
Gilt-edged securities market is the market for government and semi-government securities. These securities carry
Correct Answer: Option B — Fixed interest rate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fixed interest rate is the correct answer to “Gilt-edged securities market is the market for government and semi-government securities. These securities carry”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Banking Awareness Miscellaneous.
In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.