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190+ Banking and Finance 2 Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) .

Chapters

Chapter: Indian Financial System
1.

____________ allocates saving efficiently in an economy to ultimate users either for investment in real assets or for consumption.

A. Economic system
B. Banking system
C. Financial system
D. Market system
Answer» C. Financial system
2.

Which of the following is not a regulatory institution in Indian financial system?

A. RBI
B. CIBIL
C. SEBI
D. IRDA
Answer» B. CIBIL
3.

_____________ is regarded as a queen of Indian financial system.

A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. Finance Ministry
D. BSE
Answer» B. RBI
4.

National Housing bank is a fully owned subsidiary of___________.

A. HDFC
B. HSBC
C. RBI
D. HUDCO
Answer» C. RBI
5.

Financial institutions are also known as ______________.

A. Financial organization
B. Financial intermediaries
C. Financial system
D. Any of the above
Answer» B. Financial intermediaries
6.

____________is the first development financial institution in India.

A. IDBI
B. ICICI
C. IFCI
D. RBI
Answer» C. IFCI
7.

IDBI was established in ____________.

A. 1948
B. 1954
C. 1992
D. 1964
Answer» D. 1964
8.

______________is an apex institution to coordinate, supplement and integrate the activities of all existing specialized financial institutions.

A. IFCI
B. IDBI
C. RBI
D. SEBI
Answer» B. IDBI
9.

Which of the following is not an asset held by Commercial Banks?

A. Bills of Exchange
B. Current Account Deposits
C. Money Lent at short Notice
D. Credit Balances with the Reserve Bank
Answer» B. Current Account Deposits
10.

Which of the following combinations is correct?

A. NABARD--------Industrial Loan
B. RBI---------------Long term Finance
C. RRB---------------Agriculture Finance
D. IDBI---------------Short Term Loans
Answer» C. RRB---------------Agriculture Finance
11.

Which of the following is not an organized sector in India?

A. Nationalized Banks
B. Regional Rural Banks
C. Cooperative Banks
D. Chits and Money lenders
Answer» D. Chits and Money lenders
12.

In which year was the Banking Regulation Act passed?

A. 1949
B. 1955
C. 1959
D. 1969
Answer» A. 1949
13.

When did the National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development establish?

A. July, 1982
B. July, 1969
C. June, 1951
D. June, 1961
Answer» A. July, 1982
14.

Which of the following is the apex institution which handles refinance for agriculture and rural development in India?

A. RBI
B. SIDBI
C. NABARD
D. RBI
Answer» C. NABARD
15.

At which of the following cities is the Head Office of Reserve Bank of India located?

A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Dehradun
Answer» A. Mumbai
16.

“Scheduled bank” in India means a bank _____.

A. Incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956
B. Authorized to the Banking business
C. Governed by the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
D. Included in the Second schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act 1934
Answer» D. Included in the Second schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act 1934
17.

Which is the largest commercial bank in India?

A. Bank of India
B. Axis Bank
C. State Bank of India
D. HDFC
Answer» C. State Bank of India
18.

Co-operative Societies Act was enacted in which year?

A. 1912
B. 1949
C. 1935
D. 1913
Answer» A. 1912
19.

With whom does the ownership of Public sector banks rest?

A. Government of India
B. Jointly with Government of India and share-holders from the public
C. Jointly with Government of India and State Bank of India
D. Jointly with Government of India and Reserve Bank of India
Answer» A. Government of India
20.

In which year was the Bank of Maharashtra established?

A. 1937
B. 1935
C. 1934
D. 1949
Answer» B. 1935
21.

Urban Cooperative Banks are also called as?

A. Short-term co-operatives
B. Secondary Cooperative Banks
C. Primary Cooperative Banks
D. Long-term co-operatives
Answer» C. Primary Cooperative Banks
22.

What is the full-form of NBFC?

A. Non-Bank Financial Competition
B. Non-Bank Foreign Company
C. Non-Banking Financial Company
D. Non-Banking Finance Corporation
Answer» C. Non-Banking Financial Company
23.

Who insures banks in India?

A. IRDA
B. EXIM
C. DICGC
D. ECGC
Answer» C. DICGC
24.

How many developments banks are there in India?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer» B. 6
Chapter: Indian Money Market
25.

Which of the following is the regulator of Money market?

A. Reserve Bank of India
B. Government of India
C. Telecom Regularity Authority
D. Insurance Regularity Department
Answer» A. Reserve Bank of India
26.

What is Call Money?

A. It is an overnight loan in the Money Market
B. It is loan of above1 day to 14 days in the money market
C. It is loan of above14 day to 364 days in the money market
D. It is an amount charged on ISD
Answer» A. It is an overnight loan in the Money Market
27.

What is Notice Money?

A. It is an overnight loan in the Money Market
B. It is loan of above1 day to 14 days in the money market
C. It is loan of above14 day to 364 days in the money market
D. It is an amount charged on ISD
Answer» B. It is loan of above1 day to 14 days in the money market
28.

What is Term Money?

A. It is an overnight loan in the Money Market
B. It is loan of above1 day to 14 days in the money market
C. It is loan of above14 day to 364 days in the money market
D. It is a loan provided on certain terms and conditions by Bank to its customer
Answer» C. It is loan of above14 day to 364 days in the money market
29.

Which of the following is not related with Money Market?

A. Treasury Bills
B. Commercial Bills
C. Certificates of Deposit
D. Shares
Answer» D. Shares
30.

Which of the following is related with Money Market?

A. Treasury Bills
B. Commercial money
C. Cheque
D. Shares
Answer» A. Treasury Bills
31.

Which of the following statement is true about Commercial Paper?

A. It is traded in the money market
B. It is a promissory note
C. It was introduced in 1990
D. It is a secure Instrument
Answer» C. It was introduced in 1990
32.

Which of the following statement is true about Certificates of Deposits?

A. It is secure instrument in comparison of Commercial Paper
B. It is a promissory note
C. It is traded in Capital Market
D. It was introduced in 1990
Answer» A. It is secure instrument in comparison of Commercial Paper
33.

Which of the following statement is false about Treasury Bills?

A. It is a secure Instrument
B. It is a promissory note
C. It is issued by government
D. It is issued maximum for maturity of 1 year
Answer» D. It is issued maximum for maturity of 1 year
34.

Which of the following statement is true about Commercial Bill?

A. It is a promissory note
B. It is a bill of Exchange
C. It is a trade Bill
D. It is issued by RBI
Answer» C. It is a trade Bill
35.

Which of the following statement is related to dated Securities?

A. It is a secure Instrument
B. It is issued by government
C. It acknowledge the debt by the government
D. The date of maturity is mentioned on the certificate
Answer» D. The date of maturity is mentioned on the certificate
36.

What is the minimum amount at which Commercial Paper can be issued?

A. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 5 lakhs.
B. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 5 Crores.
C. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 1 lakh.
D. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 1 Crore.
Answer» A. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 5 lakhs.
37.

What is the maximum and minimum maturity of Certificate of Deposit issued by financial Institutions?

A. Certificate of deposit issued by financial Institutions are for 1 year to 3 years.
B. Certificate of deposit issued by financial Institutions are for 7 days to 364 days.
C. Certificate of deposit issued by financial Institutions are for 15 days to 90 days.
D. None of these.
Answer» B. Certificate of deposit issued by financial Institutions are for 7 days to 364 days.
38.

What is the minimum amount at which Certificate of Deposit can be issued?

A. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 5 lakhs.
B. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 5 Crores.
C. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 1 lakh.
D. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 1 Crore.
Answer» C. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 1 lakh.
39.

Which of the following is considered to be more secure instrument?

A. Cheque
B. Draft
C. Commercial Paper
D. Hundi
Answer» B. Draft
40.

What is the maximum validity of a cheque?

A. 90 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 180 days
Answer» A. 90 days
41.

Which is not a type of cheque?

A. Mutilated Cheque
B. Stale Cheque
C. Crossed Cheque
D. Promissory Cheque
Answer» D. Promissory Cheque
42.

Which is a type of crossing in a cheque?

A. Negotiable Crossing
B. Special Crossing
C. Level Crossing
D. Named Crossing
Answer» B. Special Crossing
43.

Which of the following act defines a Cheque?

A. RBI Act 1934
B. Negotiable Instrument Act 1881
C. Banking Regulation Act 1949
D. Companies Act 2013
Answer» B. Negotiable Instrument Act 1881
44.

Commercial Bill is a type of_____.

A. Promissory Note
B. Cheque
C. Stamp
D. Bill of exchange
Answer» D. Bill of exchange
45.

Which among the following is/are correct regarding Money Market?

A. Money Market is a market for short-term funds.
B. Maturity in this market ranging from overnight to one year.
C. The basic function of money market is to provide efficient liquidity position for commercial banks, financial institution, Mutual funds, insurance companies, corporate etc.
D. Maturity in this market is above one year.
Answer» B. Maturity in this market ranging from overnight to one year.
46.

Which among the following is/are correct regarding Call Money?

A. It is the money lent/borrowed for maximum period of 14 days
B. No Collateral is required in Call Money transaction
C. It is the money lent/borrowed for maximum period of 30 days
D. Banks borrow primarily from the inter-bank (call money) market
Answer» A. It is the money lent/borrowed for maximum period of 14 days
47.

What is the maximum duration for which term money can be lent/borrowed in money market?

A. 1 day
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 1 year
Answer» D. 1 year
48.

What is the minimum duration for which term money can be lent/borrowed in money market?

A. 1 day
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 1 year
Answer» B. 15 days
49.

How many Scheduled Commercial Banks are there in India?

A. 81
B. 89
C. 93
D. 97
Answer» C. 93
Chapter: Indian Capital Market
50.

What is an Indian depository receipt?

A. A deposit account with a public sector bank.
B. It is a depository account with any of the depositories in India.
C. An instrument in the form of depository receipt created by an Indian depository against underlying equity shares of the issuing company.
D. None of the above is correct.
Answer» A. A deposit account with a public sector bank.

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