What is the meaning of 'Credit Default Swap' (CDS) in the context of financial markets?

A. An insurance contract that provides protection against the default of a specific debt instrument

B. A type of derivative used for speculating on currency movements

C. A type of bond with a variable interest rate

D. A mechanism for restructuring sovereign debt

Answer: Option A

A CDS is a financial derivative contract that allows an investor to "swap" or offset their credit risk with that of another investor. 4

1

The concept of 'Lead Bank Scheme' in India, introduced in 1969, primarily aimed at:

A. Promoting specialized banking services

B. Enhancing financial inclusion in rural areas

C. Regulating the lending rates of banks

D. Facilitating inter-bank transactions

2

Which of the following committees is specifically associated with recommending reforms in India's banking sector?

A. Kelkar Committee

B. Bhagwati Committee

C. Narasimham Committee

D. Tendulkar Committee

3

The term 'Financial Inclusion' in India encompasses providing access to which of the following formal financial services?

A. Only credit and savings

B. Only insurance and pensions

C. Banking, credit, insurance, and payment services

D. Only investment and advisory services

4

What is the primary function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the 'lender of last resort'?

A. Providing loans to the general public during emergencies

B. Offering financial assistance to banks facing temporary liquidity mismatches

C. Funding the government's fiscal deficit

D. Regulating non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)

5

Which of the following is NOT a type of Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in India?

A. Investment Company

B. Housing Finance Company

C. Regional Rural Bank

D. Infrastructure Finance Company

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What is the meaning of 'Credit Default Swap' (CDS) in the context of financial markets?

1

The concept of 'Lead Bank Scheme' in India, introduced in 1969, primarily aimed at:

2

Which of the following committees is specifically associated with recommending reforms in India's banking sector?

3

The term 'Financial Inclusion' in India encompasses providing access to which of the following formal financial services?

4

What is the primary function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the 'lender of last resort'?

5

Which of the following is NOT a type of Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in India?

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What is the meaning of 'Credit Default Swap' (CDS) in the context of financial markets?

1 The concept of 'Lead Bank Scheme' in India, introduced in 1969, primarily aimed at:

2 Which of the following committees is specifically associated with recommending reforms in India's banking sector?

3 The term 'Financial Inclusion' in India encompasses providing access to which of the following formal financial services?

4 What is the primary function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the 'lender of last resort'?

5 Which of the following is NOT a type of Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in India?

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1

The concept of 'Lead Bank Scheme' in India, introduced in 1969, primarily aimed at:

2

Which of the following committees is specifically associated with recommending reforms in India's banking sector?

3

The term 'Financial Inclusion' in India encompasses providing access to which of the following formal financial services?

4

What is the primary function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the 'lender of last resort'?

5

Which of the following is NOT a type of Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in India?