390+ Banking and Insurance Solved MCQs

1.

Demand deposit also known as ---------------- .

A. Current a/c
B. Fixed Deposit a/c
C. Capital a/c
D. Recurring Deposit
Answer» A. Current a/c
2.

Commercial banks to expand deposit through expanding their loans and advances is known as--------.

A. Credit creation
B. Trade discount
C. Deposit
D. Bank advances
Answer» A. Credit creation
3.

Rediscounting and giving advance the central bank charges interest at a rate which is known as --------------.

A. CRR
B. SLR
C. Bank rate
D. Credit
Answer» C. Bank rate
4.

The nationalization of 14 commercial bank was on -----------------------.

A. 19 July 1969
B. 15 Aug 1972
C. 15 April 1980
D. 19 Jan 1959
Answer» A. 19 July 1969
5.

The State Bank of India was established under the State Bank of India Act on ----------------.

A. 1935
B. 1948
C. 1955
D. 1952
Answer» C. 1955
6.

----------------commission recommended the formation of a central bank in 1926.

A. Narasimham Committee
B. Bretton Wood Committee
C. Hilton Young Committee
D. Banking Enquiry Committee
Answer» C. Hilton Young Committee
7.

Overdraft is a credit facility granted by commercial bank to------------- holders.

A. Current a/c
B. Cash a/c
C. Capital a/c
D. Reserve Fund
Answer» A. Current a/c
8.

Money at call and short notice is also known as----------------------.

A. Capital market
B. Interbank call money market
C. Financial system.
D. Financial call money
Answer» B. Interbank call money market
9.

Creation of derivative deposit out of the money from primary deposit is called---------------------

A. Cash credit
B. Lending money
C. Credit creation
D. Loan and advances
Answer» C. Credit creation
10.

The first joint stock Bank in India?

A. IDBI
B. ICICI
C. Imperial Bank
D. Allahabad Bank
Answer» C. Imperial Bank
11.

“Buy now pay latter” is the motto of a---------------------

A. ATM
B. Debit card
C. Credit card
D. MICR
Answer» C. Credit card
12.

E-purse is a prepaid card and is known as -----------------.

A. Stored value card
B. Electronic card
C. E-cash
D. Electronic credit card
Answer» A. Stored value card
13.

----------------means the transfer of money from one bank a/c to another electronically

A. EFT
B. SWIFT
C. NEFT
D. E-purse
Answer» A. EFT
14.

Bank a/c over the world are inter-linked through satellite provided by------------------.

A. PSAM
B. SWIFT
C. EFT
D. NEFT
Answer» B. SWIFT
15.

In India , RTGS has been implemented on --------- .

A. 26 March 2004
B. 26 March 1998
C. 26 March 1994
D. 26 March 2002
Answer» A. 26 March 2004
16.

-------------is a funds transfer mechanism where account to another bank account is real time.

A. NEFT
B. EFT
C. ECS
D. RTGS
Answer» D. RTGS
17.

MICR is a------------------digital code.

A. 9
B. 11
C. 7
D. 13
Answer» A. 9
18.

CTS was introduced RBI in-------.

A. February 1995
B. January 2006
C. July 2004
D. February 2008
Answer» D. February 2008
19.

------------------------ Conversion of physical cheque into electronic form for transmission to the paying bank.

A. CTS
B. ECS
C. RTGS
D. None of the above
Answer» A. CTS
20.

CORE stands for---------------- .

A. Central operations of Exchange
B. Centralized Online Real time Exchange
C. Challenge of Online Real time Exchange
D. Centralized Online Real time Efficiency
Answer» B. Centralized Online Real time Exchange
21.

Banking services that increasingly rest on technology and communication system is popularly known as ---------------.

A. Hi-tech banking
B. Internet banking
C. Mobile banking
D. All the above
Answer» A. Hi-tech banking
22.

----------- is also called Virtual Banking or anywhere banking.

A. Hi-tech banking
B. Off shore banking
C. Internet banking
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Internet banking
23.

Deposit are secondary or derived from the primary deposits is known as-------------.

A. Credit creation
B. Multiple credit creation
C. Single credit creation
D. Derivative deposit
Answer» D. Derivative deposit
24.

The Govt. delegates the right of--------------to the central bank.

A. Printing currency note
B. Coins
C. One Rupee note
D. All of these
Answer» A. Printing currency note
25.

The deposit balances kept by all commercial banks with the central bank are known as---------.

A. Earning per share
B. Reserve
C. Cash reserve
D. General reserve
Answer» C. Cash reserve
26.

----------lender of last resort.

A. Central Bank
B. Scheduled Bank
C. Commercial Bank
D. None of these
Answer» A. Central Bank
27.

When customer offers immovable property like land and building as security for a loan, charge thereon is created by means of--------------.

A. Pledge
B. Hypothecation
C. Mortgage
D. None of these
Answer» C. Mortgage
28.

The banking Ombudsman scheme was first introduced in-----------.

A. June 1994
B. June 1995
C. September 1998
D. June 2002
Answer» B. June 1995
29.

--------------is a quasi judicial authority appointed by the RBI to redress customer complaints against certain deficiency in banking services.

A. Banking Ombudsman
B. Consumer redressal
C. Adjudicating authority
D. None of these
Answer» A. Banking Ombudsman
30.

To constitute a -----------there must be some recognizable course or habit of dealing in the regular banking business.

A. Banker
B. Customer
C. Creditor
D. Debtor
Answer» B. Customer
31.

A fixed deposit is meant for those investors who want to deposit a ----------- of money for a fixed deposit.

A. Small amount
B. Interval
C. Lump sum
D. Maturity
Answer» C. Lump sum
32.

Banks maintain customer’s a/c both for ----------- and -------------.

A. Loan and payment
B. Deposits and loans
C. Loans and interest
D. None of these
Answer» B. Deposits and loans
33.

--------------are running a/c with unlimited operational facilities.

A. Demand deposit a/c
B. Cumulative deposit a/c
C. Savings a/c
D. Time deposit a/c
Answer» A. Demand deposit a/c
34.

Current a/c are also called-------------.

A. Savings a/c
B. Time deposit a/c
C. Demand deposit a/c
D. Term deposit a/c
Answer» C. Demand deposit a/c
35.

The minimum period for which a commercial bank can accept term deposit is ----------.

A. 8 days
B. 7 days
C. 30 days
D. 15 days
Answer» B. 7 days
36.

Interest on fixed deposit is compounded-------------.

A. Monthly
B. Half yearly
C. Quarterly
D. Yearly basis
Answer» C. Quarterly
37.

The minimum investment of recurring deposit varies---------.

A. 10000
B. 1000
C. 100
D. 25000
Answer» C. 100
38.

----------a/c is opened by NRIs in Indian Banks

A. NRO
B. NRI
C. NRE
D. RFC
Answer» C. NRE
39.

------------ is an anti money laundering measure specified in the prevention of money laundering act 2002.

A. SAA
B. FCNR
C. KYC
D. NRE
Answer» C. KYC
40.

A cheque is-------------------.

A. Instrument
B. Negotiable instrument
C. Transferred instrument
D. None of these
Answer» B. Negotiable instrument
41.

As per the Act Negotiable instrument means--------

A. Document
B. Transferred instrument
C. Exchange instrument
D. Promissory note
Answer» A. Document
42.

Bill of exchange is a------------

A. Printed form
B. Crossing
C. Need not be a printed form
D. Conditional order
Answer» C. Need not be a printed form
43.

---------cheque is easily transferred from one person to another by mere delivery

A. Open cheque
B. Bearer cheque
C. Order cheque
D. Stale cheque
Answer» B. Bearer cheque
44.

The payees name is written on the cheque is called-----------.

A. Multivalued cheque
B. Open cheque
C. Crossed cheque
D. Order cheque
Answer» D. Order cheque
45.

-----------cheque cannot be transferred from one person to another person by mere delivery.

A. Open cheque
B. Crossed cheque
C. Order cheque
D. Stale cheque
Answer» C. Order cheque
46.

A cheque can be crossed by drawing two transverse parallel lines through top left corner of cheque is called -------------.

A. General crossing
B. Special crossing
C. Crossed cheque
D. Post dated cheque
Answer» C. Crossed cheque
47.

If a cheque is torn into two or more pieces and presented for payment is called a-------------

A. Mixed cheque
B. Mutilated cheque
C. Group cheque
D. Anyi-dated cheque
Answer» B. Mutilated cheque
48.

Cheque in which the drawer mentions the date earlier to the date of presenting it for payment is called -----------

A. Anti-dated cheque
B. Crossed cheque
C. Post dated cheque
D. None of these
Answer» A. Anti-dated cheque
49.

If a cheque has bears a date which is yet to come is termed as a

A. Post dated cheque
B. Anti-date cheque
C. Marketting cheque
D. Stale cheque
Answer» A. Post dated cheque
50.

-------------- is a person who became the possessor or payee of a negotiable instrument for a consideration.

A. Holder
B. Electronic cheque
C. Holder in due course
D. Holder of the instrument
Answer» C. Holder in due course
51.

---------------cheque is generated written and signed electronically .

A. e-cheque
B. cheque truncation
C. Paperless cheque
D. Electronic cheque
Answer» D. Electronic cheque
52.

The physical monument of a paper cheque is sued stop is

A. Electronic cheque
B. Marketing cheque
C. Cheque Truncation
D. Mutilated cheque
Answer» C. Cheque Truncation
53.

In general crossing two ______ transverse lines are compulsory

A. Parallel
B. Vertical
C. Horizontal
D. Straight
Answer» A. Parallel
54.

__________ means signing on the back of negotiable instrument with a view to transfer the title in the instrument to another person

A. Under writing
B. Document
C. Instrument
D. Endorsement
Answer» D. Endorsement
55.

Cheque contains a previous date is_____________

A. Stale cheque
B. Ante dated cheque
C. Post dated cheque
D. MICR cheques
Answer» B. Ante dated cheque
56.

NABARD was set up on

A. 1962
B. 1952
C. 1982
D. 1972
Answer» C. 1982
57.

________ is one of the aspects of Micro Finance

A. Macro credit
B. Mobilization of credit
C. Micro credit
D. Micro debit
Answer» C. Micro credit
58.

__________is the provision of credit service to poor clients

A. Micro credit
B. Micro finance
C. Macro credit
D. Macro finance
Answer» A. Micro credit
59.

________ is the apex co-operative bank in a state

A. State co-operative Bank
B. District co-operative Bank
C. Co-operative Society Bank
D. Central Co-operative Bank
Answer» A. State co-operative Bank
60.

The nationalization of 14 major commercial bank was in June 1969 & six more banks were nationalized in April

A. 1972
B. 1980
C. 1979
D. 1984
Answer» B. 1980
61.

Demand deposits are those which can be withdrawn ------------------

A. On demand
B. At any future date
C. After one year
D. After 5 years
Answer» A. On demand
62.

Current deposits are not entitled to-------------------.

A. Cheque book
B. Statements
C. Customer services
D. Interest
Answer» D. Interest
63.

Introduction in all deposits account is ----------------.

A. Optional
B. Compulsory
C. Discretion of the bank
D. None of these
Answer» B. Compulsory
64.

Sec 138 state that drawer of a cheque is liable to be punished if the cheque is bounded for-----------.

A. Not crossing
B. Alteration in figures
C. Being post dated
D. Insufficient fund
Answer» D. Insufficient fund
65.

When a drawer draws a cheque without keeping sufficient balance and if the cheque is dishonored for insufficient funds, the drawer is punishable with and imprisonment which may extend to -------- and or a fine.

A. 2 months
B. 4 months
C. 1 year
D. 2 year
Answer» C. 1 year
66.

Where the signature of the drawer of a cheque is not genuine such a cheque is called --------------

A. Post dated cheque
B. Forged cheque
C. Clearing cheque
D. Stale cheque
Answer» B. Forged cheque
67.

A banker on whom a cheque is drawn by the customer is-----------------------.

A. Collecting banker
B. Paying banker
C. Advising banker
D. Confirming banker
Answer» B. Paying banker
68.

A banker who collects a cheque for and on behalf of his customer is-----------------.

A. Collecting banker
B. Paying banker
C. Advising banker
D. Confirming banker
Answer» A. Collecting banker
69.

When a banker makes payment of a cheque after making hour he will be held ---------.

A. Liable
B. Reasonable
C. Acceptable
D. None of these
Answer» A. Liable
70.

One of the conditions to honour the cheque by the paying banker is that amount in figures and words should---------.

A. Differ
B. Tally
C. Be clear
D. Not be clear
Answer» B. Tally
71.

Where a customer by a letter has advised the bank directing the banker not to honour/pay a particular cheque such a letter is called

A. A letter of authority
B. Letter of credit
C. Stop payment letter
D. Letter of credit
Answer» C. Stop payment letter
72.

Where a customer has issued a cheque date of which is yet to come such a cheque is called ---------.

A. Stale cheque
B. Post dated cheque
C. Crossed cheque
D. Stolen cheque
Answer» B. Post dated cheque
73.

Promissory notes, bills of exchange and cheque are together defined as--------------.

A. Negotiable instrument
B. Transferred instrument
C. Trust receipts
D. Documents of title to goods
Answer» A. Negotiable instrument
74.

N1 are easily ----------.

A. Transferrable
B. Gifted
C. Sold
D. None of these
Answer» A. Transferrable
75.

A cheque is drawn on a -----------------.

A. Owner of a ship
B. An agent of a principal
C. Bank
D. Any person
Answer» C. Bank
76.

A cheque is payable on-----------------

A. Demand
B. After certain date
C. On a fixed future date
D. None of these
Answer» A. Demand
77.

Two parallel transfers lines across the cheque is called --------------.

A. Endorsement
B. Transfer
C. Assignment
D. Crossing
Answer» D. Crossing
78.

Crossing is a direction to the---------------bank to pay the cheque to the payee through a bank.

A. Drawer
B. Payee
C. Paying
D. collecting
Answer» C. Paying
79.

When a cheque is drawn on a bank, the banker is called the___________

A. Drawer
B. Endorser
C. Acceptor
D. Drawee
Answer» D. Drawee
80.

The crossing ina crossed cheque can be cancelled by--------------------------

A. Drawer
B. Endorser
C. Acceptor
D. Drawee
Answer» A. Drawer
81.

Acts done honestly is called the acts done

A. Without negligence
B. Rashly
C. Mollified
D. In good faith
Answer» D. In good faith
82.

Mere signature of the payee on the reverse of the instrument is called ___________endorsement

A. Full
B. Blank
C. Conditional
D. Restrictive
Answer» B. Blank
83.

“ Sans resource” means________________

A. I am not afraid
B. Do not touch me
C. Ask the drawer
D. Without liability to me
Answer» D. Without liability to me
84.

Garnishee order is issued by__________

A. Police officer
B. Revenue Authority
C. Enforcement Authority
D. Court of law
Answer» D. Court of law
85.

Mandate is-----------------

A. Stamped agreement
B. Order of the court of law
C. Memorandum of understanding
D. Stamped documents
Answer» D. Stamped documents
86.

Reserve bank was constituted under

A. BR act
B. RBI act
C. Companies act
D. Income Tax act
Answer» B. RBI act
87.

Banking companies are licensed by _______________

A. Reserve bank
B. Registrar of Companies
C. Company Law board
D. None of these
Answer» A. Reserve bank
88.

E banking customers need not visit the bank , to meet cash requirement of self through

A. Electronic funds transfer
B. Tele Banking
C. On- line banking
D. ATM
Answer» D. ATM
89.

Tele-Banking services function is available with bank computers , based on

A. Virtual banking
B. Voice processing
C. Brick and Mortar processing
D. None of these
Answer» B. Voice processing
90.

Benefits of e-banking to consumer

A. Anywhere banking
B. Anytime banking
C. Reduction in cost
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
91.

Banking regulation act was passed in …………………..

A. 1959
B. 1969
C. 1949
D. 1939
Answer» C. 1949
92.

Which of the following limits the power of credit creation by commercial banks

A. Fiscal policy
B. Monetary policy
C. Business pessimism
D. None of these
Answer» B. Monetary policy
93.

The institution that provides long term loan to industries

A. Industrial bank
B. Commercial Bank
C. Exchange bank
D. Central bank
Answer» A. Industrial bank
94.

The banks which are owned and controlled by government

A. Government banks
B. Public sector banks
C. New generation banks
D. None of these
Answer» B. Public sector banks
95.

How many banks were nationalized in 1969

A. 12
B. 14
C. 15
D. 13
Answer» B. 14
96.

HDFC bank is an example of ………………………………………

A. Private sector Indian bank
B. Private sector foreign bank
C. Public sector bank
D. Nationalized bank
Answer» A. Private sector Indian bank
97.

……………………………… is the central bank of India

A. RBI
B. Imperial bank
C. SBI
D. None of these
Answer» A. RBI
98.

Accepting deposits and lending money is the ………………………………………….function of commercial banks

A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. General utility
D. Agency functions
Answer» A. Primary
99.

CRR stands for ……………………………………………….

A. Current Reserve Ration
B. Cash Reserve Ration
C. Cumulative Reserve Ration
D. None of these
Answer» B. Cash Reserve Ration
100.

EMI stands for ………………………………………………

A. Equated Monthly Installment
B. Earning Monthly Interest
C. Equally Money Investment
D. None of these
Answer» A. Equated Monthly Installment
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