1. Which of the following provides the largest part of the demand for loanable funds in India?

2. Consider the following events: 1. Conversion of Imperial Bank of India into S.B.I. 2. Establishment of NABARD 3. Setting up of RRBs 4. Nationalisation of R.B.I. The correct chronological sequence of these events is : [CDS 1999]

3. Which of the following are the functions of the Central Bank of India? [Railways 1992] 1. Regulation of currency and flow of credit system 2. Maintaining exchange value of rupee 3. Formulating monetary policy of India 4. Supervisory powers over the indigenous bankers and leasing companies

4. The acronym SRO - being used in the capital market for various market participants - stands for which one of the following? [CDS 2008]

5. In which year - some more commercial banks (in addition to the first lot of 14) were nationalised in India?

6. Among the following - which one is not a credit rating agency operating in India?

7. Which one of the following is not a feature of Limited Liability Partnership firm? [IAS 2010]

8. Which of the following best defines the term 'Letter of Credit' as used frequently in bank transactions? [SBI PO 1991]

9. The basic regulatory authority for mutual funds and stock markets lies with the:

10. Which of the following statements regarding Regional Rural Banks (RRB) in India is/are correct ? 1. The basic aim of setting up the RRBs is to develop rural economy. 2. The area of RRBs is limited to a specific region comprising one or more districts. 3. RRBs are sponsored by Commercial Banks. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011]

11. Consider the following statements: 1. ICICI Bank is the largest private sector bank in India. 2. Postal life Insurance is the oldest life insurance organization in India. Which of the statements give above is/are correct? [IAS 2005]

12. What is the animal on the insignia of the RBI ? [CPO SI 2002]

13. Which of the following is now a punishable offence by a Bank Account holder ? [Bank PO 1990]

14. Which two of the following nationalized banks have been merged as per the recommendation of the Narsimhan Committee? [NDA 1995]

15. The National Housing Bank was set up in India as a wholly-owned subsidiary of which one of the following? [IAS 2007]

16. The arguments to support opening up of the Insurance sector in India were: 1. It will provide wider choice to customers 2. It will infuse competition and efficiency 3. It will widen the base of long term funds 4. It will improve balance of payments position Choose the correct answer from:

17. In India - the bank NABARD does not provide refinance to : [CDS 2002]

18. Consider the following statements: 1. life Insurance Corporation of India is the oldest insurance company in India. 2. National Insurance Company limited was nationalized in the year 1972 and made a subsidiary of General Insurance Corporation of India. 3. Headquarters of United India Insurance Company limited are located at Chennai. Which of the statements given above are correct? [lAS2006)

19. The primary objective of Unit Trust of India is:

20. What is the role of 'Over-the Counter Exchange' (OTC)?

21. The National Stock Exchange functions from:

22. Consequent 'upon the recommendations of the Working Group on Rural Banks - 5 Rural Regional Banks were initially set up in the year [CPO SI 2010]

23. The Reserve Bank of India issues:

24. Which among the following is the oldest Development Financial Institution of India?

25. Consider the following financial institutions of India: 1. Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) 2. Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) 3. Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) 4. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) The correct chronological sequence of the establishment of these institutions is : [IAS 2002]