1. Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR? [CSE (Pre) 2016]

2. With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements: A. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work. B. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC's meetings. [CSE (Pre) 2016] Industry and Other Important Sectors 3.257 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. In India, the interest rate on savings accounts in all the nationalised commercial banks is fixed by [CSE (Pre) 2010]

4. Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India. 1. It is a banker to the Central Government. 2. It formulates and administers monetary policy. 3. It acts as an agent of the government in respect of India. 4. It handles the borrowing programme of Government of India. [CSE (Pre) 2001] Which of these statements are correct?

5. If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will [CSE (Pre) 2014]

6. Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households. 1. Regional Rural Banks. 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. 3. Land Development Banks. [CSE (Pre) 2013] Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

7. Consider the following statements. 1. The National Housing Bank (NHB), the apex institution of housing finance in India, was set up as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India. 2. The Small Industries Development Bank of India was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Industrial Development Bank of India. [CSE (Pre) 2004] Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

8. When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen? [CSE (Pre.) 2015]

9. Consider the following statements. 1. Life Insurance Corporation of India is the oldest insurance company in India. 2. National Insurance Company Limited was nationalised in the year 1972 and made a subsidiary of General Insurance Corporation of India. 3. Headquarters of United Indian Insurance Company Limited are located at Chennai. [CSE (Pre) 2006] Which of the statements given above are correct?

10. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters o. 1. liquidity of assets. 2. branch expansion. 3. merger of banks. 4. winding up of banks. [CSE (Pre) 2013] Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

11. 'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news, seeks to [CSE (Pre.) 2015]

12. Consider the following statements: [CSE (Pre) 2003. 1. The maximum limit of shareholding of Indian promoters in private sector banks in India is 49 per cent of the paid up capital. 2. Foreign Direct Investment up to 49 per cent from all sources is permitted in private sector banks in India under the automatic route. Which of these statements is/are correct?

13. 'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the: [CSE (Pre.) 2016]

14. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at: [CSE (Pre.) 2016]

15. Priority sector lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to: [CSE (Pre) 2013]

16. 'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to [CSE (Pre.) 2016]

17. The National Housing Bank was set up in India as a wholly owned subsidiary of which one of the following? [CSE (Pre) 2007]

18. Consider the following. 1. Currency with the public. 2. Demand deposits with banks. 3. Time deposits with banks. [CSE (Pre) 2002] Which of these are included in Broad Money (Ms) in India ?

19. Consider the following statements. 1. Inflation benefits the debtors. 2. Inflation benefits the bond holders. [CSE (Pre) 2013] Which of the statement(s)given above is /are correct?

20. Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect? [CSE (Pre) 2013]

21. With reference to India, consider the following statements. 1. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India is available on a monthly basis only. 2. As compared to Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers [CPI (IW)], the WPI gives less weight to food articles. [CSE (Pre) 2010] Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?

22. The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is that [CSE (Pre) 2012]

23. With reference to India, consider the following. 1. Nationalisation of Banks. 2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks. 3. Adoption of Villages by Bank Branches. [CSE (Pre) 2010] Industry and Other Important Sectors 3.259 Which of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the 'financial inclusion'in India?

24. Convertibility of rupee implies [CSE (Pre.) 2015]

25. What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas. 1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security benefits in their villages. 2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural areas to make deposits and withdrawals. [CSE (Pre) 2014] Select the correct answer using the codes given below: