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390+ Banking and Insurance Solved MCQs

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

201.

The Imperial Bank was renamed:

A. Reserve Bank of India
B. State Bank of India
C. Bank of Hindustan
D. Punjab National Bank
Answer» B. State Bank of India
202.

Imperial Bank was formed in ________ by the amalgamation of three presidency banks – the Bank of Bengal, the Bank of Bombay, and the Bank of Madras:

A. 1921
B. 1934
C. 1949
D. 1955
Answer» A. 1921
203.

The Regional Rural Banks were set up in the year

A. 1974
B. 1975
C. 1976
D. 1977
Answer» B. 1975
204.

14 of the major private sector banks in India were nationalized in the year:

A. 1969
B. 1970
C. 1979
D. 1980
Answer» A. 1969
205.

The 2nd nationalization of six private banks was made in the year:

A. 1969
B. 1970
C. 1979
D. 1980
Answer» D. 1980
206.

In which year was the Banking Regulation Act passed?

A. 1949
B. 1955
C. 1959
D. 1969
Answer» A. 1949
207.

The card by which you cannot buy a product is:

A. Credit card
B. ATM card
C. Debit card
D. Smart card
Answer» B. ATM card
208.

Each Regional Rural Bank is sponsored by:

A. a private sector bank
B. a public sector bank
C. cooperative bank
D. none of the above
Answer» B. a public sector bank
209.

The first Indian bank known as “The bank of Hindustan” was started in

A. 1770
B. 1771
C. 1772
D. 1773
Answer» A. 1770
210.

Usually, in public sector banks, government holdings are more than

A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 55%
Answer» B. 50%
211.

Regional Rural Banks (RRB‟s) were established in

A. 1965
B. 1955
C. 1975
D. 1985
Answer» C. 1975
212.

___________is a central bank of a country. It acts as a leader of the money market.

A. Commercial bank
B. RBI
C. Development bank
D. SBI
Answer» B. RBI
213.

Non-schedule Bank have a paid up capital and reserves of aggregate value of less than

A. 2 lakhs
B. 3 lakhs
C. 4 lakhs
D. 5 lakhs.
Answer» D. 5 lakhs.
214.

Internet Banking is also known as

A. e-banking
B. virtual banking
C. both a and b
D. None of them.
Answer» C. both a and b
215.

Bank classifications according to law are

A. Private Bank
B. Scheduled bank
C. Non-scheduled bank
D. Both (b) and (c)
Answer» D. Both (b) and (c)
216.

The first public bank was

A. SBI
B. Rural Bank
C. PNB
D. Bank of Venice
Answer» D. Bank of Venice
217.

Modern Banking in India originated during the

A. 16th Century
B. 18th Century
C. 17th Century
D. 19th Century
Answer» B. 18th Century
218.

The largest and oldest bank still in existence is the

A. Bank of Baroda
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. State Bank of India
D. Axis Bank
Answer» C. State Bank of India
219.

In 1969 how many large banks of India does the government nationalized?

A. 14
B. 20
C. 17
D. 8
Answer» A. 14
220.

The previous name of S.B.I which existed during the British rule was

A. Bank of Bengal
B. Bank of Calcutta
C. Bank of Bombay
D. Imperial Bank of India
Answer» C. Bank of Bombay
221.

NABARD stands for

A. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
B. National Agriculture Bank and Rural Development
C. National Allied Bank for Regional Development
D. National Bank for Agriculture and Regional Development
Answer» A. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
222.

Public sector bank is a bank where the central government owned more than

A. 60% shares
B. 50% shares
C. 25% shares
D. 49% share
Answer» B. 50% shares
223.

Which one of this is a private sector bank

A. Canara Bank
B. Indian Overseas Bank
C. Punjab National Bank
D. Induslnd Bank
Answer» D. Induslnd Bank
224.

Which one of this is not a function of Mobile Banking

A. Balance Enquiry
B. Cash Withdrawal
C. Fund transfer
D. Bill Payment
Answer» B. Cash Withdrawal
225.

NABARD was set up in the year

A. 1981
B. 1982
C. 1983
D. 1984
Answer» B. 1982
226.

RRB was set up in the year

A. 1945
B. 1935
C. 1975
D. 1976
Answer» C. 1975
227.

Cooperative Banks in India have a

A. two-tier system
B. three-tier system
C. four-tier system
D. five-tier system
Answer» B. three-tier system
228.

ATM can be used for

A. cash withdrawal
B. account enquiry
C. statement of account
D. all of above
Answer» D. all of above
229.

Coins are issued by

A. RBI
B. NABARD
C. Public sector banks
D. Government of India
Answer» D. Government of India
230.

Internet Banking refers to

A. operation of account through internet
B. opening of account through ATM
C. Both a) and b)
D. None of above
Answer» A. operation of account through internet
231.

Who can open bank account?

A. Indian citizen
B. Non-resident of Indian
C. illiterate
D. all of above
Answer» D. all of above
232.

The first Indian bank is known as

A. Bank of Hindustan
B. Bank of Madras
C. Bank of Calcutta
D. Bank of Bombay
Answer» A. Bank of Hindustan
233.

The first Indian bank known as „The Bank of Hindustan‟ was set up in

A. 1894
B. 1880
C. 1798
D. 1770
Answer» D. 1770
234.

Imperial Bank of India was nationalised in _______.

A. 1949
B. 1955
C. 1959
D. 1969
Answer» B. 1955
235.

What is Scheduled Bank in India?

A. It is included in the 11 Schedule of Banking Regulation Act.
B. It is Included in the 11 Schedule of Consitution.
C. It is included in the 11 Schedule of Reserve Bank of India Act.
D. None of these
Answer» C. It is included in the 11 Schedule of Reserve Bank of India Act.
236.

Which is the largest private sector bank in India

A. HDFC Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. Kotak Mahindra
Answer» A. HDFC Bank
237.

The type of card that can be issued by the government to the farmers to meet their cultivation needs and non-farm requirement is

A. Kisan Credit Card
B. ATM Card
C. Kisan Vikas Card
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Kisan Credit Card
238.

Which is the largest public sector bank in India

A. State Bank of India
B. Bank of Baroda
C. Canara Bank
D. Indian Overseas Bank
Answer» A. State Bank of India
239.

If the account of a customer shows a credit balance, the banker will be:

A. Creditor
B. Debtor
C. Debtor and Creditor
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Debtor
240.

Overdraft facilities are allowed in

A. Saving account
B. Fixed account
C. Current account
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Current account
241.

The purpose of the crop loan is to facilitate the agriculturists to carry on:

A. Allied activities
B. Irrigation only
C. Seasonal agricultural operations
D. None
Answer» C. Seasonal agricultural operations
242.

Industrial banks are specialised financial institutions established by government to:

A. Meet short term credit needs of the farmers
B. Provide Cash Credit and Overdraft facilities
C. Meet long term finance requirements of industries
D. Provide necessary training to farmers
Answer» C. Meet long term finance requirements of industries
243.

Which of the following is known as a Savings Bank Account opened with a commercial bank with zero balance or very minimal balance?

A. Current account
B. No-frills account
C. Fixed deposit account
D. Recurring account
Answer» B. No-frills account
244.

Deposits mobilised by the banks are utilised for:
i. loans and advances
ii. investment in government and other approved securities in fulfilment of liquidity stipulation
iii. investment in commercial paper, shares, debentures up to stipulated ceilings

A. only (i)
B. both (ii) and (iii)
C. All the above
D. None of the above
Answer» C. All the above
245.

A banker is obliged to keep the affairs of his customer secret except under special circumstances such as:

A. Where disclosure is requested by a third party
B. Where another banker requires the information
C. Where disclosure is made with the consent of the customer
D. where disclosure is requested by the customer‟s employer
Answer» C. Where disclosure is made with the consent of the customer
246.

Right of lien is the right of a creditor

A. To sell the goods and securities of the customer in his possession
B. To retain in his possession goods and securities and not the right to sell
C. To appropriate a customer‟s debt
D. none of the above
Answer» B. To retain in his possession goods and securities and not the right to sell
247.

Overdraft facilities are allowed in

A. current a/c only
B. savings a/c only
C. fixed deposit only
D. recurring deposit only
Answer» A. current a/c only
248.

A kind of deposit where depositor is required to deposit a fixed amount at regular intervalfor a specific period is

A. term deposit
B. saving deposit
C. fixed deposit
D. recurring deposit
Answer» D. recurring deposit
249.

When a banks make an advance to lump sum, the whole of which is withdrawn in cashimmediately by the borrowers who undertakes to repaid it in installments, it is called

A. Cash credit
B. loan
C. Home loan
D. Personal loan
Answer» B. loan
250.

The Kisan credit card (KCC) is valid for normally a period of _____years subject to annual review

A. 6 years
B. 7 years
C. 8 years
D. 9 years
Answer» C. 8 years

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