What is the meaning of 'Non-Performing Asset' (NPA) for a bank?

A. An asset that generates regular income

B. A loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment has remained overdue for a specified period

C. An investment that has appreciated in value

D. A fixed asset owned by the bank

Answer: Option B

An NPA is a loan or advance where the borrower has stopped making interest and principal repayments for a specified period (typically 90 days).

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 'Non-Performing Asset' (NPA) for a bank?

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 'Non-Performing Asset' (NPA) for a bank?

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?