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Principles and Practices of Banking - 3 (JAIIB)

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Which concept is an exception to the principle of full disclosure?

  1. Materiality

  2. Conservatism

  3. Realisation

  4. Cost concept


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to this concept, the business can ignore the disclosure of insignificant items to ease the work of accounting such as payment for postage stamps worth Rs. 20 may be considered as utilised and there is no need to record any stamps which are not utilised yet from this transaction. Realisation concept advocates for recording the change in the value of an asset only when it is realised. Cost concept states that the assets should be recorded in the books at cost price minus depreciation if any. According to conservatism, the business should not anticipate any profit but provide for all possible losses.

Financial statements in India refer to

  1. cash flow statements only

  2. profit and loss account only

  3. balance sheet

  4. both profit and loss account, and balance sheet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'All of the above' option is true, as all are called financial staements of a company. 

Which of the following is not a stage in a contract of sale?

  1. Transfer of property in goods

  2. Transfer of possession of goods

  3. Passing of risk

  4. Sharing of risk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no sharing of risk in a contract of sale.

Unless otherwise stated, delivery of goods is made

  1. before the price is paid

  2. after the price is paid

  3. at the time when price is paid

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If there is no such contract, delivery and payment are concurrent conditions. However, the contract may provide for advance or deferred payment.

If the closing stock during a particular period is understated by Rs. 15,500 while the opening stock is overstated by Rs. 20,500, then profits are

  1. overstated by Rs. 36,000

  2. understated by Rs. 36,000

  3. overstated by Rs. 5,000

  4. understated by Rs. 5,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When closing stock is understated, profit is reduced by Rs. 15,500 and opening stock overstated by Rs. 20,500 further reduces the profits by Rs. 20,500. Thus, overall profit is understated by Rs. 36,000.

Agreement opposite to public policy is _______.

  1. unlawful contract

  2. voidable contract

  3. void contract

  4. void ab initio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Any contract opposite to public policy is unlawful contract. Void contracts are those which were otherwise valid but had become void due to certain event. A contract is voidable if it is caused by fraud, coercion etc.

A, by letter, offers to sell his car to B for Rs. 2 lakh. The letter is written on 4th March, posted on 5th March and reaches B on 8th March. B accepts the offer and posts a recommendation letter on 10th March, which reaches A on 14th March. A can revoke his offer before

  1. 5th March

  2. 8th March

  3. 14th March

  4. 10th March


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The offer can be rejected anytime before it is accepted. The acceptance is made on 10th March. B can revoke his acceptance anytime before the letter reaches A, i.e. 14th March.

The agreement without free consent is _______.

  1. voidable contract

  2. void contract

  3. valid contract

  4. illegal agreement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When consent is not free, it is voidable at the option of aggrieved party. Void contracts are those which were otherwise valid but had become void due to certain event. If a contract fulfills all conditions, it is a valid contract.

Coercion is defined under which Section of the Indian Contract Act?

  1. 15

  2. 16

  3. 17

  4. 18


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 15 in The Indian Contract Act, 1872: ‘Coercion’ is the committing, or threatening to commit, any act forbidden by the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or the unlawful detaining, or threatening to detain, any property, to the prejudice of any person whatever, with the intention of causing any person to enter into an agreement. 

Mistake of fact in a contract may be ______.

  1. unilateral only

  2. bilateral only

  3. both unilateral and bilateral

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mistake made by both the parties of contract is bilateral, while mistake by one of the parties is unilateral mistake.

The overdraft as per pass book is Rs. 3,245. A debit balance of Rs. 2,380 was recorded as Rs. 3,280 in the cash book and a debit entry of Rs. 3,500 was recorded on the credit side by error. Find the balance as per cash book.

  1. Rs. 4,645

  2. Rs. 1,855

  3. Rs. 11,115

  4. Rs. 9,345


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(A) 3,245 - 900 - 7,000 = Rs. 4,645 (B) 3,245 + 900 - 7,000 = Rs. 1,855 (C) 3,245 + 900 + 7,000 = Rs. 11,115 (D) The entries are to be recorded from cash book angle. Overdraft balance Rs. 3,245 - 900 + 7,000 = Rs. 9,345 

The mutual fund scheme that provides growth and regular income is called

  1. close–ended scheme

  2. balanced scheme

  3. open-ended scheme

  4. growth scheme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A combination of growth and income funds, also known as balanced funds, are those that have a mix of goals. They seek to provide investors with current income while still offering the potential for growth.

Public sector banks include:

(a) nationalized banks under Banking Companies – Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings Act (b) State Bank of India and its associates (c) Regional Rural Banks (d) Cooperative Banks

  1. (a), (b) and (c) only

  2. (a), (c) and (d) only

  3. (b), (c) and (d) only

  4. (a) to (d) all


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are banks where a majority stake (i.e. more than 50%) is held by the government. 

In international factoring, the number of factors that are involved in the factoring process is

  1. one

  2. two

  3. three

  4. Depends upon the transaction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In international factoring, there are usually two factors. The export factor looks at financing the exporter and sales administration (presenting invoices at the right time, collecting payments being the key tasks). The import factor is interested in evaluating the buyer, collecting the money on time at the same time ensuring that he is protected against default.

The legal set up of a mutual fund is in the form of a

  1. joint stock company

  2. trust

  3. partnership firm

  4. limited liability partnership


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mutual Funds are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India in India. SEBI has formed “SEBI MF Regulations 1996” to regulate functioning of Mutual Funds. Under this regulation, Mutual Funds are formed as Public Trust under “The Indian Trust Act, 1882”. The trust is created through a document called the trust deed which is executed by the fund sponsor in favour of the trustees. Trustees manage the trust and are responsible to the investors in the Mutual Funds.

Under domestic factoring, normally the seller of goods immediately receives ___ % of the bill amount on tendering the bills.

  1. 0

  2. 90

  3. 80

  4. 75


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under domestic factoring, normally the seller of goods immediately receives 80% of the bill amount on tendering the bills.

Which of the following amounts can be sent abroad by an NRI from his NRO account?

(a) interest credited by the bank (b) amount of dividend received (c) principal in the account

  1. (a) and (b)

  2. (b) and (c)

  3. (a) and (c)

  4. All (a), (b) and (c)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Principal in the account cannot be sent abroad by an NRI from his NRO account. 

Which among the following cannot be done by the Central Govt. for regulation of banks in India?

  1. Giving approval for formation of subsidiary by a bank for certain type of business

  2. Issuing notification with reference to accounts and balance sheet u/s 29 of BR Act

  3. Suspending business and amalgamating a bank u/s 45 of Banking Regulation Act

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government can take all the above actions for regulation of banks in India.

Global depository receipts are listed on _____ stock exchanges.

  1. American

  2. European

  3. Asian

  4. Indian


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

GDRs are commonly listed on European stock exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange. Both ADRs and GDRs are usually denominated in U.S. dollars, but can also be denominated in euros. 

Which of the following does not find any place in financial accounting?

  1. Money

  2. Material

  3. Man power

  4. Profit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is one of the limitations of accounting that though manpower is one of the most important resources, still it does not find any place in the books of accounts.

Minimum monthly average balance requirement in classic plus current accounts is

  1. Rs. 10000

  2. Rs. 25000

  3. Rs. 50000

  4. Rs. 100000

  5. Rs. 500000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Minimum average balance requirement in classic plus account is Rs. 1 lac. If average balance falls short of Rs. 1 lac, monthly charges will be levied at that.

Credit risk emanates from a bank’s dealing with

  1. Individuals

  2. Corporates

  3. Banks

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Credit risk is defined as the possibility of losses associated with diminution in the credit quality of borrowers or counterparties. In a bank’s portfolio, losses stem from outright default due to inability or unwillingness of a customer or counterparty to meet commitments in relation to lending, trading, settlement and other financial transactions. Alternatively, losses result from reduction in portfolio value arising from actual or perceived deterioration in credit quality. Credit risk emanates from a bank’s dealings with an individual, corporate, bank, financial institution or a sovereign.

Who approves the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a private bank?

  1. Reserve Bank

  2. Board of the concerned bank

  3. If it is a listed bank, then SEBI

  4. Central Govt. in all cases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Approval of appointment of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in India (Section 35B of the BR Act, 1949) is by RBI.

Credit risk may not arise in which of the following?

  1. Loan for purchase of a house

  2. Loan granted to a staff member

  3. Loan allowed against deposit of the bank

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A credit risk is the risk of default on a debt that may arise from a borrower failing to make required payments. In the first resort, the risk is that of the lender and includes lost principal and interest, disruption to cash flows, and increased collection costs. The loss may be complete or partial. In an efficient market, higher levels of credit risk will be associated with higher borrowing costs. All the given options talk about the loan and can arise credit risk. Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. 

In which of the following situations do different partners of the combination remain separate entities?

  1. Alliance

  2. Amalgamation

  3. Consolidation

  4. Merger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An alliance is where partners collaborate to reduce costs but sell their product independently, enables its partners to realize the benefits of merging but avoid the problem of strengthening competitors.

Which of the following can be taken as part(s) of off-balance sheet items?

  1. Take-out finance in the books of the taking over institution

  2. Outstanding foreign exchange contracts

  3. Open position in gold

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Off-balance sheet refers to the items that are effectively assets or liabilities of a company but do not appear on the company's balance sheet.

_______ is a type of transferable financial instrument which is traded at local stock exchange of a country but represents a security (usually, in the form of equity) which is issued by a foreign publicly listed company.

  1. American Depository Receipt

  2. Depository Receipt

  3. Global Depository Receipt

  4. Foreign Convertible Bond


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A depository receipt is a negotiable financial instrument issued by a bank to represent a foreign company's publicly traded securities. With a depository receipt, a custodian bank in the foreign country holds the actual shares, often in the form of an American depository receipt (ADR), which is listed and traded on exchanges based in the United States, or a global depository receipt GDR, which is traded in established non-U.S. markets such as London and Singapore.

Which of the following is/are not a feature of retail banking?

  1. Multiple products such as deposits, credit cards, etc.

  2. Multiple channels of distribution

  3. Multiple customer groups

  4. Multiple banking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Retail banking, also known as Consumer Banking, is the provision of services by a bank to individual consumers, rather than to companies, corporations or other banks. Multiple banking is an arrangement where a borrower avails of finance independently from more than one bank. Thus, there is no contractual relationship between various bankers. 

Merger of two companies which are producing similar products or render the same type of service, falls under

  1. horizontal merger

  2. vertical merger

  3. conglomerate merger

  4. concentric merger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Horizontal merger is a business consolidation that occurs between firms who operate in the same space, often as competitors offering the same goods or services.

Under which of the following circumstances does a bank need to give notice to the customer before exercising right of set off?

  1. When the customer has expired

  2. When the customer has gone abroad indefinitely

  3. When garnishee order has been received

  4. When attachment order has been received


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Notice should be given to the customer when the customer has gone abroad indefinitely. 

The rule in Clayton case becomes applicable in banking transactions in the following cases:

(a) when death of a customer takes place (b) when the partner retires (c) when the guarantor withdraws his guarantee (d) when the director of a company dies who has been operating the account

  1. (a), (b) and (c) only

  2. (b), (c) and (d) only

  3. (a), (c) and (d) only

  4. (a) to (d) all


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Appropriation of Clayton's Rule is in following cases:

  1. Death/Insolvency of borrower
  2. Death/Retirement/Insolvency of a partner in partnership firm
  3. Death of a guarantor of a Cash Credit/Overdraft Account
  4. Joint account

Which of the following pairs does not match in the context of marketing mix (i.e. product, price, promotion and place)?

  1. Brand name - product

  2. Credit terms - price

  3. Discount - promotion

  4. Transport - place


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Each of the four Ps has its own tools to contribute to the marketing mix:

Product: variety, quality, design, features, brand name, packaging, services Price: list price, discounts, allowance, payment period, credit terms Place: channels, coverage, assortments, locations, inventory, transportation, logistics Promotion: advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations  

Which of the following paves the way for listing and trading of the issuer company’s securities whose securities are already not listed on the stock exchange?

  1. Initial public offering

  2. Further public offering

  3. Bonus issue

  4. Rights issue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Initial Public Offering (IPO) is when an unlisted company makes either a fresh issue of securities or an offer for sale of its existing securities or both for the first time to the public. This paves way for listing and trading of the issuer’s securities.

In the context of ATM, a PIN is

  1. post index number, which is a randomly generated sequence of digits

  2. a randomly generated sequence of digits, which is stored in the magnetic strip of a card

  3. post index number, which is stored in the magnetic strip of a card

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the context of an ATM, a personal identification number (PIN) is a numeric password used to authenticate a user to a system, particularly in association with an ATM card.

The banker customer relationship arises from various types of services rendered by the bank. Which of these is not correct?

(a) deposit (b) lending (c) remittances such as demand drafts etc. (d) allowing withdrawals

  1. (c) only

  2. (d) only

  3. (c) and (d) only

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Various types of services rendered by the bank: (a) Accept deposits from public (b) Lend or invest the money so collected by way of deposits (d) Allow withdrawals of deposits on demand or by any other means

Which of the following is not an essential requirement for a person to be called holder in due course?

  1. He should be in possession of the instrument.

  2. Possession must have been taken for a valuable consideration.

  3. Possession must have been obtained in good faith without any notice of defect in the title of the transferor.

  4. It must be an order cheque only.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Section 9, “Holder in due course” means any person who for consideration became the possessor of a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque if payable to bearer, or the payee or endorsee thereof, if payable to order, before the amount mentioned in it became payable and without having sufficient cause to believe that any defect existed in the title of the person from whom he derived his title.

The essential qualifications of a “holder in due course” may be summed up as follows:

  1. He must be a holder for valuable consideration. All the prerequisites of consideration should be met so as to result in a valuable consideration.
  2. That he became the holder of the instrument before its maturity. Thus, the person who takes a negotiable instrument after maturity does not become a holder in due course.
  3. That the instrument should be complete and regular on the face of it. Face here includes the back also.
  4. The last requirement is that the holder should have received the instrument in “good faith”. There are two methods of ascertaining a person’s good faith, “subjective” and objective”. Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. 

Your branch has received a garnishee order in the name of your customer having saving bank account with the following transactions. Which among these is not a subject matter of the garnishee order?

  1. An advice ready for dispatch to another branch after debit to the account in payment of cheque

  2. An advice received for a cheque which was sent in collection from another branch but not credited to the account so far

  3. A cheque in clearing, the amount of which has been credited to the account

  4. An amount of Rs. 4000 relating to his wife’s account credited by mistake to the account of the customer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The garnishee order does not apply to the cheques, drafts, bills etc, which have been sent for collection by customer and have been credited. But if the amount of the uncleared cheque is credited, then the garnishee order is applicable. 

In which of the following can joint accounts with residents be opened by Non-Resident Indians?

  1. FCNR (B)

  2. NRE

  3. NRO

  4. NRNR


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

NRO accounts may be opened / maintained in the form of current, savings, recurring or fixed deposit accounts. Rate of interest applicable to these accounts and guidelines for opening, operating and maintenance of such accounts shall be in accordance with directives/instructions issued by the Reserve Bank from time to time. The accounts may be held jointly with residents and / or with non-residents.

As per Basel 2 recommendations, the Tier 3 is limited to ___ % of a bank’s Tier 1 capital that is required to support market risk.

  1. 500

  2. 250

  3. 100

  4. 50


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Banks may, at the discretion of the National Authority, employ 3rd tier of capital consisting of short term subordinate debts for the sole purpose of meeting a proportion of capital requirements for market risks. Tier III capital will be limited to 250% of bank’s Tier I capital (minimum of 28.5%) that is required to support market risks.

Various factors influence the pricing of a product which can be internal factors and external factors. Which of the following is not correctly categorized?

  1. Social considerations - internal

  2. Govt. controls and regulations - external

  3. Manufacturing and marketing cost - internal

  4. Characteristics of the product - internal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) Internal Factors:

  1. Organisational Factors
  2. Marketing Mix
  3. Product Differentiation
  4. Cost of the Product
  5. Objectives of the Firm (B) External Factors:
  6. Demand 2. Competition 3. Suppliers 4. Economic Conditions 5. Buyers 6. Government

Which of the following is not a feature of a term deposit?

  1. Minimum period is 7 days and maximum is 10 years.

  2. Tax deduction at source is to be done where the amount of deposit is more than Rs. 10000 w.e.f. 1.6.2007.

  3. The term deposit cannot be transferred.

  4. The name of other person can be added or deleted to the deposit on request of the depositor(s).


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Term deposits are a type of investment that pays back interest. These are basically a type of savings account where your money is invested for a fixed period of time and you get a fixed rate of interest over that time period. In this, the minimum period is 7 days and the maximum period is 10 years. All the options but 2 talk about the features of the term deposit. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Mr. Ashok Kumar issues a power of attorney in favour of Mr. Amit Kumar in July 31, 2012 and dies on December 03, 2012. Your branch receives (on Dec 26, 2012) through clearing house, two cheques, one of which is signed by Mr. Ashok Kumar, on Dec 12, 2012. Which cheque will be paid?

  1. Both the cheques will be paid, if there is balance in the account.

  2. Both the cheques will be returned.

  3. Cheques signed by Mr. Ashok Kumar will be paid as the cheques were signed before death.

  4. Cheques signed by Mr. Amit Kumar will be paid, as he is alive.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Both the cheques will be returned because Mr. Ashok Kumar died on December 03, 2012 and the cheque is signed on December 12, 2012. Therefore, it can be a fraud case.

Which among the following are components of promotion mix?

(a) advertising (b) personal selling (c) public relations (d) sales promotion

  1. (a) to (d) all

  2. (a), (b) and (c) only

  3. (a), (b) and (d) only

  4. (a), (c) and (d) only


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Activities identified as elements of the promotional mix vary, but typically include the following: Advertising Personal Selling Sales Promotion Public Relations Direct Marketing Corporate Image Sponsorship Guerrilla Marketing Product Placement

Capital market is a market for

  1. equity shares and short term loans

  2. term loans and debentures

  3. long term debt and equity shares

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Capital markets are a broad category of markets facilitating the buying and selling of financial instruments. In particular, there are two categories of financial instruments in which markets are involved. These are equity securities, which are often known as stocks, and debt securities, which are often known as bonds.

Which type of banks are under dual control of Govt. and RBI?

  1. Private banks

  2. Public sector banks

  3. RRBs

  4. Co-operative banks


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the amendments of BR Act, 1966, the cooperative banks came under dual control of the RBI and the State Governments.

A loan secured by mortgage of immovable property is repayable on demand. The period of limitation in this case will be

  1. 3 years

  2. 12 years from the date of mortgage deed

  3. 3 years from the date of mortgage deed

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the case of advances allowed against equitable/registered mortgage of immovable property, the limitation period for personal decree against a borrower is 3 years. For the sale of mortgaged property, the limitation period is 12 years. In either case, the limitation will start from the date the mortgage money becomes due and payable in terms of loan document/mortgage deed.

X received a bearer cheque from Y for valuable consideration and in good faith. Actually, Y had stolen this cheque from Z. X would get title of

  1. a holder only

  2. a holder for value

  3. a holder in due course

  4. an endorsee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Holder in due course - a person who has received a negotiable instrument in good faith and without notice that it is overdue, that there is any prior claim, or that there is a defect in the title of the person who negotiated it. Thus, X would get the title of holder in due course.

Cheque truncation can be done by

(a) using MICR data (b) using imaging processing (c) using advanced processing technology

  1. (a) and (b)

  2. (b) and (c)

  3. (a) and (c)

  4. (a) to (c) all


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cheque Truncation System (CTS) or Image-based Clearing System (ICS), in India, is a project undertaken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2008, for faster clearing of cheques. CTS is based on a cheque truncation or online image-based cheque clearing system where cheque images and magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) data are captured at the collecting bank branch and transmitted electronically.

A company wants to make payment of dividend warrants to a large number of shareholders. Which of the following will be used by it?

  1. Debit clearing

  2. Electronic clearing system

  3. Electronic clearing system (debit)

  4. Electronic clearing system (credit)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

At times, a large number of shareholders may face the following problems under the present system of payment of dividend by mailing of warrants, through post. a) Loss in transit, b) Fraudulent encashment by third parties, c) Postal delay

To avoid these problems, the Reserve Bank of India has introduced the Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) for payment of dividend/interest etc, which ensures the shareholders timely credit of dividends directly into their Bank Account.

What is the maximum extent up to which the foreign institutional investors can invest in the stock exchanges in India?

  1. 24%

  2. 26%

  3. 49%

  4. 74%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ceiling for investment by FIIs was increased on 28th Feb, 2001, from 40% to 49% with the approval of the shareholders through a special resolution in the General Body Meeting.

If holder of a cheque wants to file complaint in a court u/s 138 of NI Act and other related provisions of NI Act, he can do so

  1. within one month from date of cause of a action

  2. within one month from date of returning of the cheque by the collecting bank

  3. within one month of date of receipt of the information about dishonor by the holder

  4. within one month of date of dishonor of the cheque


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The bill provided certain considerable safeguards to ensure that genuine and honest customers of the bank were not harassed. These safeguards included - that no court shall take cognizance of such offence except on a complaint, in writing made to the payee or the holder in due course of the cheque; that such complaint is made within one month of the date on which the cause of action arises; and that no court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any such offence.

If the holder of a cheque removes the crossing in such a way so that the same is not easily detectable (with naked eye) and gets the payment after presenting it at counter of the drawee bank, the latter will get protection u/s … of NI Act.

  1. 89

  2. 118

  3. 131

  4. 87


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 89 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Where a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque has been materially altered but does not appear to have been so altered, or where a cheque is presented for payment which does not at the time of presentation appear to be crossed or to have had a crossing which has been obliterated, payment thereof by a person or banker liable to pay and paying the same according to the apparent tenor thereof at the time of payment and otherwise in due course, shall discharge such person or banker from all liability thereon; and such payment shall not be questioned by reason of the instrument having been altered, or the cheque crossed.

A saving bank customer of Modern Bank issues a cheque of Rs. 1500 in favour of M/s Swastic Enterprises on order. The cheque is paid by the bank on presentation through clearing with endorsement from the payee as ‘Svastika Enterprises’. The endorsement is also confirmed by the collecting bank. The drawer claims that the payment has not been made in due course and claims refund of the amount.

  1. This is a payment on the guarantee by the collecting bank due to which paying bank’s position is safe.

  2. The cheque is of a small amount, so the bank should refund the money.

  3. If the customer is valuable, the customer’s request should be accepted.

  4. Endorsement is irregular due to which the paying bank is not protected under the provisions of Section 85 of NI Act.

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Section 85 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Where a cheque payable to order purports to be endorsed by or on behalf of the payee, the drawee is discharged by payment in due course. Where a cheque is originally expressed to be payable to bearer, the drawee is discharged by payment in due course to the bearer thereof, notwithstanding any endorsement whether in full or in blank appearing thereon, and notwithstanding that any such endorsement purports to restrict or exclude further negotiation.

The deposits to be accepted by the banks can be

(a) demand deposits (b) deposits payable after a fixed period (c) deposits of money or articles (d) from any person who offers money for that purpose

  1. (a) to (d) all

  2. (a), (b) and (c) only

  3. (a), (c) and (d) only

  4. (b), (c) and (d) only


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The deposit itself is a liability owed by the bank to the depositor, and the word refers to this liability rather than to the actual funds that have been deposited. When someone opens a bank account and makes a cash deposit, he surrenders legal title to the cash, and it becomes an asset of the bank. In turn, the account is a liability to the bank. There are several different types of deposit accounts including current accounts, savings accounts, call deposit accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs).  Deposits to be accepted by the banks can be: demand deposits, deposits of money or articles or from any person who offers money for that purpose. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

The word OSMOS in the context of supervision of banks, stands for

  1. Online Surveillance and Monitoring System

  2. Offsite Surveillance and Monitoring System

  3. Open Surveillance and Monitoring System

  4. Off Shore Monitoring System


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As a part of the supervisory strategy, an off-site monitoring system for surveillance over banks was operationalized in RBI in March 1996. As a tool for “early warning signals”, the 'Offsite Surveillance and Monitoring System' (OSMOS) plays a key role in identification of risks and monitoring banks on a continuous basis.

Which of the following is not a feature of a saving bank account?

  1. Interest is prescribed by RBI.

  2. Interest is paid on the maximum balance between 7th and last day of the month.

  3. Number of withdrawals is generally restricted.

  4. Account cannot be opened by organization whose purpose is profit.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main features of saving account in bank are as follows: -The main objective of saving account is to promote savings.

  • There is no restriction on the number and amount of deposits. However, in India, mandatory PAN (Permanent Account Number) details are required to be furnished for doing cash transactions exceeding Rs. 50,000.
  • Interest is prescribed by RBI. -Withdrawals are allowed subject to certain restrictions. -The money can be withdrawn either by cheque or withdrawal slip of the respective bank. -The rate of interest payable is very nominal on saving accounts. At present, it is between 4% and 6% p.a. in India. -Saving account is of continuing nature. There is no maximum period of holding. -A minimum amount has to be kept in saving account to keep it functioning.

Option 2 is the correct option as it does not state the truth.

Administrator is the person appointed by _____ to operate the account of a ______.

  1. registrar of companies, company in liquidation

  2. a court, deceased customer

  3. revenue authority, deceased customer

  4. RBI, bank in liquidation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Administrator is a person appointed by the court to manage and take charge of the assets and liabilities of a decedent who has died without making a valid will.

Bank can be held liable for conversion in which of the following circumstances?

  1. Payment of a bearer cheque to a person other than payee without endorsement by the payee

  2. Collection of a cheque belonging to one X for another X, who opened the account with proper introduction.

  3. Collection of a cheque of large amount for a customer having poor financial background, without enquiring the source of the cheque.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Banks were advised to follow certain customer identification procedure for opening of accounts and monitoring transactions of a suspicious nature for the purpose of reporting it to appropriate authority. Thus, while collecting cheques of large amount, it is mandatory for the banks to keep a check on the transactions (including history of the transactions).

RBI undertakes banking business for Central Govt. u/s ________ of RBI Act. For State Govt, the banking business is done by RBI u/s 21A of _________ based on agreement.

  1. 20, RBI Act

  2. 21A, RBI Act

  3. 20, BR Act

  4. 21A, BR Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 20 in The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934: Obligation of the Bank to transact Government business — The Bank shall undertake to accept monies for account of the Central Government and to make payments up to the amount standing to the credit of 4 [its account], and to carry out 5, remittance and other banking operations, including the management of the public debt. Section 21A of RBI act talks about bank to transact Government business of States on agreement.

Access to the account by a customer in case of ATM is through PIN, which stands for

  1. Personal Interaction Number

  2. Private Identification Number

  3. Personal Identification Number

  4. Personal Information Number


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A personal identification number (PIN) is a numeric password used to authenticate a user to a system, particularly in association with an ATM card.

On the request of its customer, a Commercial Bank’s branch transferred the account to its another branch. A cheque was presented on the first (transferor) branch which it returned with the reason ‘refer to drawer’. Customer claimed damages from the bank.

  1. Bank is liable to the customer for not having returned the cheques with a proper reason.

  2. Bank is liable to the customer for having returned the cheques if the balance in the other branch was adequate, where the account was transferred.

  3. Bank is not liable to the customer as the cheque could not have been paid otherwise.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The answer 'refer to drawer' often adopted by bankers would mean anything from shortage of time, to death or insolvency of the drawer and could also include insufficiency of funds. It could include serving of a garnishee order and could be milder form of refusal than 'no funds' or 'no arrangements'. At times it may not really reflect the financial position of the drawer and could only mean 'we are not paying, just ask the drawer why'. Thus, bank is liable to the customer for not having returned the cheques with a proper reason.

A computer network is used for which of the following?

  1. To share data

  2. To share software

  3. To share media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A computer network or data network is a telecommunications network which allows computers to exchange data. In computer networks, networked computing devices exchange data with each other using a data link. The connections between nodes are established using either cable media or wireless media. All the given options are correct. 

Which of the following functions is not carried by a modem?

  1. Modulation of digital signals into analogue

  2. Modulation of analogue signals into digital

  3. Modulation of data into images

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A modem is an external or internal device whose function is to transmit digital data over communication lines. Traditional modems once used frequently with dial-up networks convert analog data from telephone lines into computer digital data. Broadband modems transfer digital data between two digital devices. However, they do not modulate data into images.

Code for bank’s commitment to customer is a minimum standard of service to individual customer. It does not cover which of the following areas?

  1. Promote good and fair banking practices by setting minimum standards in our dealings with you

  2. Increase transparency so that you can have a better understanding of what you can reasonably expect from us

  3. Foster confidence in the banking system

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Code of Customer Rights sets minimum standards of banking practices that member banks have to follow while they deal with individual customers. It provides protection to customers and explains how banks are expected to deal with customers in their day-to-day operations. 

The Code has been developed to: a. promote good and fair banking practices by setting minimum standards in our dealings with you; b. increase transparency so that you can have a better understanding of what you can reasonably expect from us; c. encourage market forces, through competition, to achieve higher operating standards; d. promote a fair and cordial relationship between you and your bank; e. foster confidence in the banking system.

An account in the name of minor M is opened by his father as ‘M u/g of F’. Which of the following statements in this regard is not correct?

  1. During minority, account will be operated by guardian.

  2. On attaining majority, the account will be operated jointly by the guardian and the account holder, who has become major.

  3. If death of guardian during minority takes place, next guardian will operate the account.

  4. Guardian can make nomination in this account.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

On attaining majority, the erstwhile minor should confirm the balance in his/her account and if the account is operated by the natural guardian / legal guardian, fresh operating instructions and specimen signature of erstwhile minor should be obtained and kept on record for all operational purposes. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer. 

AS-3 is concerned with

  1. disclosure of accounting policies

  2. valuing inventories

  3. fixed assets

  4. cash flow statement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disclosure of accounting policies - AS-1 Valuation of inventories - AS-2 Fixed assets - AS-10 Cash flow statement - AS-3

Which of the following statements is correct in the context of red herring prospectus?

  1. The price is mentioned in this prospectus.

  2. The number of shares being offered is mentioned in this prospectus.

  3. The amount of issue is mentioned in this prospectus.

  4. Details or price, number of shares and amount of issue are not mentioned in this prospectus.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Red-herring prospectus" means a prospectus that does not have complete particulars on the price of the securities offered and quantum of securities offered. The red herring statement contains: purpose of the issue; disclosure of any option agreement; underwriter's commissions and discounts; promotion expenses; net proceeds to the issuing company (issuer); balance sheet; earning statements for last 3 years, if available; names and address of all officers, directors, underwriters and stockholders owning 10% or more of the current outstanding stock; copy of the underwriting agreement; legal opinion on the issue; copies of the articles of incorporation of the issuer.

In the balance sheet of a bank, the off-balance sheet items are shown as

  1. asset

  2. liability

  3. asset or liability as per its nature

  4. footnotes to the balance sheet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Off balance sheet (OBS) items refer to assets or liabilities that do not appear on a company's balance sheet but are nonetheless effectively assets or liabilities of the company. Footnotes to the financial statements refer to additional information provided in a company's financial statements. Footnotes to the financial statements report the details and additional information that are left out of the main reporting documents, such as the balance sheet and income statement.

Which of the following are distribution channels for banking products?

(a) telephone banking (b) call centre (c) automated teller machinery (d) cash deposit machines

  1. (a) to (d) all

  2. (a), (b) and (c) only

  3. (a), (b) and (d) only

  4. (a), (c) and (d) only


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Distribution channels for banking products: (a) Phone banking/call centre (b) Mobile banking (c) Automated teller machinery (d) POS (e) CDM (Cash deposit machines)

Which of the following pairs does not match?

  1. Modem - converts digital signals into analog and analog signals to digital

  2. Twisted pair cable - consists of two insulted copper wires

  3. Message switch - used to store and forward data to large number of terminals over a single communication channel

  4. Multiplexer - used to send only one signal over a multi communication channel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The multiplexer, shortened to “MUX” or “MPX”, is a combinational logic circuit designed to switch one of several input lines to a single common output line by the application of a control signal. Multiplexing (or muxing) is a way of sending multiple signals or streams of information over a communications link at the same time in the form of a single, complex signal; the receiver recovers the separate signals, a process called demultiplexing (or demuxing).

A machine was purchased two years ago for Rs. 2,00,000. It is depreciated at the rate of 20% p.a. by straight line method and presently its market value is Rs. 1,00,000. According to cost concept, it should be recorded in the books at

  1. Rs. 2,00,000

  2. Rs. 1,00,000

  3. Rs. 1,20,000

  4. Rs. 1,60,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cost of machine = Rs. 2,00,000 Depreciation for 2 years at the rate of 20% p.a. = Rs. 80,000 Thus, present value = Rs. 1,20,000 Market value should be ignored according to realisation concept.

A partnership firm of X, Y and Z has been adjudged insolvent and its loan account is showing a debit balance of Rs. 3 lac. Its partner Y is having a saving bank account in which there is balance of Rs. 1.50 lac.

  1. The balance in partner’s account cannot be utilised for payment of dues of an insolvent firm.

  2. The balance in partner’s personal account cannot be utilised as that balance belongs to official assignee.

  3. The balance in partner’s account can be utilised by exercising the right of set off sue to his joint and several liabilities.

  4. The balance can be utilised before it is objected to by the partner.

  5. Any of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The balance in partner’s account can be utilised by exercising the right of set off sue to his joint and several liabilities.

Lien is the right to ____ the _____ until repayment of the loan as per provisions of _____ of Indian Contract Act.

  1. retain the possession of, goods, securities and bank deposits, Sec 170

  2. retain the possession of, goods and securities, Sec 170

  3. sell, goods and securities, Sec 171

  4. retain the possession of, goods and immovable properties, Sec 170


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In case of a particular lien (Section 170 of Indian Contract Act), the creditor gets the right to retain possession only of goods or securities for which the dues have arisen and not for other dues. For example, a watch-repairer can withhold the delivery of watch until his charges of repairing the watch are paid to him.

A customer of a bank placed certain funds with the bank for purchase of certain securities. The bank started the purchase of securities as per instructions of the customer. But before the purchase of securities for the entire amount could be completed, the bank failed. The relationship of the customer in this case and the bank is that of

  1. Agent - Principal

  2. Bailor - Bailee

  3. Beneficiary - Trustee

  4. Creditor - Debtor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Many times a banker is in the position of a trustee. A trustee is one who holds property for the benefit of a person or beneficiary. The banker is a trustee when a customer deposits his valuables and securities for safe custody. In this case, the customer continues to be the owner and is entitled to the same goods and valuables as he deposited. The banker cannot use the articles kept for safe custody anyway he likes. He cannot return equivalent goods in place of the original one. Here the legal position of a banker as a trustee is quite different from that of debtor and creditor. For example, in the event of bank's liquidation, securities and valuables held by the bank as trustee are not available for distribution to the general creditors. Fund, if any, coming to the hands of the bank as a trustee must also be applied for specific purpose as the trust deed indicates.

First item on the debit side of the account is discharged reduced by the first item on the credit side in the chronological order as per which of the following?

  1. Rule if appropriation

  2. Rule in Clayton case

  3. Right of set off

  4. Banker’s general lien


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This rule, which was laid down in the famous case Devayanas Vs Noble states the rule of appropriation in running accounts like Cash Credit and Overdraft Accounts. As per this rule, each withdrawal in a cash credit account is considered as a new loan and each deposit as a repayment of the loan in the order in which it is made.

A product means something that can be offered to satisfy a want or need which can be physical goods, services, persons, places, ideas etc. Which of the following pairs does not match?

  1. Idea - adult education

  2. Places - Goa, Kashmir

  3. Persons - Bismilla Khan

  4. Services - tooth paste


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A product is a commodity, service or idea consisting of a bundle of tangible and intangible attributes that satisfies consumers and is received in exchange for money or some other unit of value. In this, goods are tangible. You can see them, feel them, touch them etc. Services are intangible; the result of human or mechanical efforts to people or objects. Thus, option 4 is correct.

Subordinated debt can be included in Tier-2 capital fund, only where it is with an original maturity of

  1. max 10 years

  2. min 10 years

  3. max 5 years

  4. min 5 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

TSD instruments with an initial maturity of less than 5 years or with a remaining maturity of one year or less should not be included as part of Tier-II capital.

As per Fair Practice Code for lenders, if a bank receives request from borrower for transfer of his loan account to another bank, the bank is to convey its consent objection within ______ from date of receipt of request.

  1. 30 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 15 days

  4. 10 days


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the case of receipt of request for transfer of borrowal account, either from the borrower or from other banks / FIs which propose to take over the loan, the banks' consent or objection, if any, shall be conveyed within 21 days from the date of receipt of request.

When a chairman or managing director is removed from his post, he ceases to be a director and cannot be appointed as director during the next ______.

  1. 2 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 4 years

  4. 5 years

  5. 8 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When a chairman or managing director is removed from his post, he ceases to be a director and cannot be appointed as director during the next 4 years.

A banking company fails to produce books, accounts and documents which it is bound to furnish under the provisions of RBI Act. What is the penalty as per Banking Law Amendment Act 2012?

  1. It can be fined up to Rs. 200000.

  2. It can be fined up to Rs. 5000.

  3. If offence continues, additional fine could be Rs. 50000.

  4. Both (1) and (3)

  5. Both (2) and (3)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It can be fined up to Rs. 200000 and if offence continues, additional fine could be Rs. 50000.

When a crossed cheque is paid by a bank across the counter (in cash), the paying bank is liable to

  1. the payee only

  2. the drawer only

  3. the drawee only

  4. the true owner only


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bank is always liable to the true owner in case of crossed cheques. 

Banker’s lien is not available in which of the following situations?

(a) The securities have been handed over by the customer for safe custody. (b) Documents submitted by the customer for specific purpose. (c) The loan has not become due for payment as yet. (d) Securities are left by the customer with the bank, by mistake.

  1. (a), (b) and (d) only

  2. (b), (c) and (d) only

  3. (a), (b) and (c) only

  4. (a) to (d) all


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lien is a right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt owed by that person is discharged.

The 3rd Pillar in Basel II relates to

  1. market discipline

  2. supervisory review

  3. minimum capital

  4. risk management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basel II uses a "three pillars" concept – (1) minimum capital requirements (addressing risk), (2) supervisory review and (3) market discipline.

Revolving credit is similar to which of the following?

  1. A debit card

  2. A pre-paid card

  3. A credit card

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Revolving credit is very similar to a credit card. The lending institution grants you a maximum credit limit, which you can use to make purchases at any time and (usually) on any goods. Many small business owners and corporations use revolving credit to finance capital expansion or as a safeguard in the event of cash flow problems. 

A cheque is a dated January 12, 2016 and presented for payment by the payee on April 13, 2016. The paying bank returns the cheque stating that it is stale. Which among the following is not correct in this connection?

  1. The term ‘stale’ is defined in NI Act Section 138.

  2. The cheque becomes stale after 3 months from date of its issue.

  3. The term ‘stale’ is used as a matter of practice.

  4. A stale cheque can be revalidated with fresh validity up to 3 months.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 138 of NI Act deals with dishonour of cheque due to insufficiency of funds in the account.

Which of the following is/are correct with respect to The Companies Act, 1956?

(a) Minimum number of members in a private company is 2. (b) Maximum number of members in a public company is 50. (c) Minimum number of directors in a private company is 3. (d) Maximum number of directors in a public company is restricted to 12.

  1. Only (a)

  2. (a) and (d)

  3. (a), (c), and (d)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minimum number of members required to form a private company is 2, whereas a public company requires at least 7 members. Maximum number of members in a private company is restricted to 50, there is no restriction of maximum number of members in a public company. The Companies Act, 1956 prescribed minimum 2 directors for a private and 3 for a public company to constitute a Board. This criterion has been retained by the new Act, but the maximum limit of directors on the Board has now been raised from 12 to 15. Thus, only a is correct.

Bank B makes payment of the following cheques. For which of these will the bank not get protection?

  1. A cheque with one endorsement as forged endorsement

  2. A bearer cheque bearing an endorsement in favour of X while payment is received by Y without endorsement from X

  3. A cheque the amount of which has been filled by the payee and was left blank by the drawer

  4. A cheque having amount in words as Rupees five thousand while amount in figures was left blank


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If the amount is written in words only and NOT in figures, then NO payment will be made because it would be inchoate. This means that a person writes a check with the following: Figures: _________ (Left Blank) Words: Rupees Five Thousand Only No payment would be made (Section 20 NI Act)

Which of the following features is incorrect in case of goods and services as a product?

  1. Goods are search products, and services are experienced products.

  2. Goods and services are tangible.

  3. Goods relate to a stage prior to purchase or use.

  4. Services are the products that relate to a stage after buying or consuming.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A product is a commodity, service or idea consisting of a bundle of tangible and intangible attributes that satisfies consumers and is received in exchange for money or some other unit of value. In this, goods are tangible. You can see them, feel them, touch them etc. Services are intangible. 

Which among the following is a false statement?

  1. Signature of the payee or endorsee for negotiation of the cheque is called endorsement.

  2. Endorsement can be only on the note itself.

  3. A cheque can be endorsed for any number of times

  4. Endorsement is possible on bill of exchange, promissory note and cheque.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The endorsements of the note need not be on the note itself. A note is also endorsed if a separate sheet of paper containing the signature and any words of endorsement is attached to the note, called an allonge.

Use of ultra-violet ray lamp is mandatory as per RBI guidelines to prevent frauds, where the amount of cheque exceeds Rs. _______.

  1. 50000

  2. 1 lac

  3. 2 lac

  4. Bank discretion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As per guidelines, all cheques above Rs. 2 lac are to be examined under an ultra-violet lamp at the time of clearing and cheques above Rs. 5 lac will have to undergo checks at multiple points before clearance.

General provisions and loan loss reserves can be taken in the capital funds under Tier II, maximum to the extent of ______ of total risk weighted assets.

  1. 0.50%

  2. 0.75%

  3. 1.00%

  4. 1.25%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

General Provisions and Loss Reserves: Such reserves can be included in Tier II capital if they are not attributable to the actual diminution in value or identifiable potential loss in any specific asset and are available to meet unexpected losses. General provisions and loss reserves will be admitted up to a maximum of 1.25 percent of total risk weighted assets.

Which among the following are correct regarding obtaining introduction from the existing customer for opening a new deposit account?

(a) to get protection u/s 131 of NI Act against conversion (b) to prevent money laundering (c) to comply with KYC directives of RBI

  1. (a) and (c) only

  2. (a) and (b) only

  3. (b) and (c) only

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Introduction is not essential. It is done in order to have the guarantee of the person.

To address customer grievances in respect of insurance contract on personal lives, there is an institution called _______.

  1. Insurance Ombudsman

  2. Insurance Regulator

  3. Insurance Intermediary

  4. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The institution of Insurance Ombudsman was created by a Government of India Notification dated 11th November, 1998 with the purpose of quick disposal of the grievances of the insured customers and to mitigate their problems involved in redressal of those grievances. 

Under which of the following Acts can the bank sell security charged to it without court intervention?

  1. Indian Contract Act, if it is pledged

  2. SARFAESI Act, if it is hypothecated or mortgaged

  3. Companies Act, if charge is registered with Registrar of Companies

  4. Options (1) and (2) both


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The banks can sell security charged to it without court intervention under Indian Contract Act, if it is pledged, and under SARFAESI Act, if it is hypothecated or mortgaged.

Which of the following is not correct in respect of targets within priority sector?

  1. Weaker section target for Indian banks is 10 percent of ANBC or Credit Equivalent Amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure, whichever is higher.

  2. Micro and small enterprises credit target for foreign banks would be made applicable post 2018.

  3. Export credit is 12% of ANBC for Indian banks.

  4. Agriculture credit target is 18 percent of ANBC or Credit Equivalent Amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure, whichever is higher for Indian banks.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Export credit up to 32 percent of ANBC or Credit Equivalent Amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure, whichever is higher, will be eligible as part of priority sector for foreign banks with less than 20 branches. For other banks, the incremental export credit over corresponding date of the preceding year will be reckoned upto 2 percent of ANBC or Credit Equivalent Amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure, whichever is higher.

Govt. regulates the banking system by affecting the decision making by RBI since (a) Govt. holds the entire share capital of RBI (b) Govt. can give direction to RBI u/s 7 (1) of RBI Act. (c) Govt. has absolute powers over the banking system:

  1. (a) to (c) all correct

  2. (a) and (b) only are correct

  3. (b) and (c) only are correct

  4. (a) and (c) only are correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct Answer: a and b only are correct

Which of the following instruments has three parties, i.e. drawer, payee and drawee, to the instrument?

  1. Bill of exchange and cheque

  2. Bill of exchange and promissory note

  3. Promissory note and cheque

  4. Promissory note and demand draft


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Cheque’ is an instrument which contains an unconditional order, drawn on a banker, directing to pay a certain sum of money to the person whose name is specified in the instrument. ‘Bill of Exchange’ is a document containing an unconditional order, directing a person, to pay a certain amount to a specified person. A cheque is a type of bill of exchange, used for the purpose of making payment to any person.

There are three parties involved in the case: Drawer: The maker or issuer of the cheque. Drawee: The bank which makes payment of the cheque. Payee: The person who gets the payment of the cheque or whose name is mentioned on the cheque.

Computeration in banks can bring improvement in

(a) customer service (b) electronic banking (c) decision making (d) productivity

  1. (a), (b) and (c) only

  2. (b), (c) and (d) only

  3. (a), (c) and (d) only

  4. (a) to (d) all


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Computers are getting more sophisticated. They have given banks a potential they could only dream about and have given bank customers high expectations. The changes that new technologies have brought to banking are enormous in their impact on officers, employees, and customers of banks. All the given parts are beneficial for banks. 

Spend now and pay later stands for

  1. ATM card

  2. credit card

  3. debit card

  4. electronic purse


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A credit card is a payment card issued to users (cardholders) as a method of payment. It allows the cardholder to pay for goods and services based on the holder's promise to pay for them. Thus, a user can spend at the moment and can pay later for the same.

A joint account can be opened by an NRI with a resident in India in case of

(a) NRO account (b) NRE account (c) FCNR account

  1. (a) only

  2. (c) only

  3. (a) and (c) only

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) savings account is where you can maintain and manage your income earned in India such as rent, dividends, pension etc. It can be jointly held with an Indian resident or NRI. 

X is maintaining an SB account with Popular Bank and the bank wrongly credited an amount of Rs. 12500 to his account. This was entered in his pass book also. Later on when the mistake came to bank’s notice, it debited the customer’s account but did not inform the customer. Meanwhile, the customer issued a cheque on the basis of this balance, which was dishonoured by the bank.

  1. Customer can ask for damages for return of his cheque although amount was recoverable from him, had the cheque been paid.

  2. Customer cannot ask for damages as bank has only rectified the mistake.

  3. It was customer’s duty to check the pass book for bringing the error to bank’s notice. Hence, customer cannot claim any damages.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the given case, the consumer should receive compensation for the upset and inconvenience caused to him by the financial business's mistake.

The borrowing powers of Board of Directors of a public company are given by _____ through _______.

  1. Registrar of Companies, Certificate of Commencement of Business

  2. Shareholders, Articles of Association

  3. Registrar of Companies, Articles of Association

  4. Shareholders, Memorandum of Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Restrictions on borrowing power: A public company can borrow only after the receipt of Commencement Certificate. [Section 149(1)]. But a private company can borrow immediately after the incorporation.

Which of the following charges is/are not required to be registered by a company with Registrar of Companies?

(a) a charge on uncalled share capital (b) a charge in the form of a pledge (c) a charge on book debts (d) a floating charge

  1. (a) and (b)

  2. Only (c)

  3. Only (b)

  4. (a) and (c)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The following charges are compulsorily registrable: A charge for the purpose of securing any issue of any debentures A floating charge A charge on uncalled share capital A charge on calls made but not paid A charge on any immovable property A charge on ship A charge on book debts of the company A charge on goodwill or on patent or on license under the patent or on trademark or copyright or on the license under the copyright A charge other than a pledge on any movable property of the company

The banks are required to maintain a certain percentage of assets in the form of cash, balance with other banks, investment in gold and approved securities. This is called _______.

  1. cash reserve ratio

  2. statutory liquidity ratio

  3. ways and means advance

  4. liquidity adjustment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) is the Indian government term for reserve requirement that the commercial banks in India require to maintain in the form of cash, gold and government approved securities before providing credit to the customers.

In _______ for a LAN, each node is joined to the central node by a separate link.

  1. star topology

  2. bus topology

  3. ring topology

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A star topology is a topology for a Local Area Network (LAN) in which all nodes are individually connected to a central connection point, like a hub or a switch. A star takes more cable than, e.g. a bus, but the benefit is that if a cable fails, only one node will be brought down.

What will be the correct forms of endorsement by the payee if the cheque is issued in the name of Dr. Ramesh Kumar, MBBS?

(a) Dr. Ramesh Kumar (b) Ramesh Kumar (c) Ramesh Kumar MBBS (d) Ramesh Kumar (Dr.)

  1. (a) and (b)

  2. (b) and (c)

  3. (c) and (d)

  4. (b) and (d)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(b) and (d) options both are correct because the same name will be accepted as written on the cheque issued.

Which of the following are not the characteristics of financial services?

(a) intangibility (b) homogeneity (c) inseparability (d) facility of physical storage

  1. (a) and (b)

  2. (b) and (c)

  3. (a) and (c)

  4. (b) and (d)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Characteristics of financial services: (1) Customer-specific (2) Intangibility (3) Tendency to perish (4) Inseparability (5) Variability

RBI conducts on-site inspection and off-site supervision of Indian banks and based on its finding, RBI rates the banks on important parameters called _____. The letter A of these parameters stands for ____.

  1. CACS, advances

  2. CAMELS, assets

  3. CACS, asset quality

  4. CAMELS, asset quality


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CAMELS rating system is a recognized international rating system that bank supervisory authorities use in order to rate financial institutions according to six factors represented by the acronym "CAMELS". Supervisory authorities assign each bank a score on a scale, and a rating of one is considered the best and the rating of five is considered the worst for each factor. The components of a bank's condition that are assessed: (C)apital adequacy (A)ssets (M)anagement Capability (E)arnings (L)iquidity (also called asset liability management) (S)ensitivity (sensitivity to market risk, especially interest rate risk)

An NRI has FCNR and NRE accounts with your branch and he has now returned to India for permanent stay. What will the bank do with these two accounts?

  1. Both the accounts have to be closed and amount should be credited in a domestic rupee account.

  2. After closure of the accounts, the balance should be transferred to NRO account to be opened for that purpose.

  3. Account holder can keep the funds in foreign currency in the form of Resident Foreign Currency Account.

  4. The amount has to be transferred to a current of saving bank account.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When NRIs return with the intention to reside for uncertain period, their accounts will be designated as Resident Accounts. The funds in their NRE and FCNR accounts may be also converted into foreign currency and placed in Resident Foreign Currency (RFC) Accounts.

Which of the following is/are the feature(s) of a multi-user computer network?

  1. Larger number of users can be connected to a central computer.

  2. All data and information is kept on the processing concept.

  3. System is based on centralized processing concept.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When referring to a network, a multi-user system is a term commonly used to define a computer capable of allowing multiple users to connect to a network. Thus, large number of users are connected to a central system and data is kept on processing concept. All the given options are the features of multi-user computer network. 

Margin for working capital under 2nd method of lending suggested by Tandon Committee is

  1. 20% of working capital limit

  2. 25% of maximum permissible bank finance

  3. 25% of current assets

  4. 5% of projected sales


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As per Tandon's second method of lending, the borrower has to arrange 25% of current assets/working capital gap as margin. 

A bank has been offering the following services to its customers. Which of these do(es) not belong to product line to other banks?

  1. Home loans

  2. Agriculture crop loans

  3. Saving bank deposit

  4. Credit card


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Credit card does not belong to product line to other banks.

A bank can hold as mortgagee, pledgee or absolute owner of shares of a company, for a maximum extent of

  1. 30% of paid-up capital of the bank and 30% of paid-up capital of the company, whichever is lower

  2. 30% of paid-up capital of the bank and 20% of paid-up capital of the company, whichever is higher

  3. 30% of paid-up capital of the bank or 30% of paid-up capital of the company, whichever is higher

  4. 30% of paid-up capital + reserves of the bank and 30% of paid-up capital of the company, whichever is lower


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bank should not hold more than 30% of the paid-up capital of the company or 30% of its own paid-up capital, whether as pledgee, mortgagee or absolute owner. 

The minimum capital to start a new insurance company in India is

  1. Rs. 100 cr

  2. Rs. 75 cr

  3. Rs. 50 cr

  4. Rs. 10 cr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Any new life insurance company or non-life insurance company will not be registered unless the company has a paid-up equity capital of a minimum Rs. 100 crores. In the case of a re-insurance company, the minimum paid-up equity capital will have to be Rs. 200 crores (Sec 6 of the Insurance Act, 1938).

When the seller of machinery or other capital equipment is agreeable to extend long term credit to the buyer of the machinery, on the guarantee of a bank, such guarantee is called ______.

  1. specific guarantee

  2. deferred payment guarantee

  3. particular guarantee

  4. performance guarantee


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deferred Payment Guarantee is a guarantee for a payment which has been deferred or postponed. The necessity to issue deferred payment guarantee arises in case of purchase of capital goods like machinery. Deferred Payment Guarantee is issued by the bank at request of customer when he purchases goods or machinery from a creditor on the terms of payment after a specified time in lump sum or in installments.

A bank has to give loan to a company for which the company has given certified copy of Articles of Association. The bank has doubt that the Articles of Association stand amended and the company has not given the amended copy. What source can be used by the bank to have copy of the amended documents?

  1. Other bank of the company

  2. SEBI

  3. Registrar of Companies

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

No addition, alteration or amendment shall be made to or in the provisions of the Articles of Association for the time being in force, unless the same shall have been previously submitted to and approved by the Registrar. Thus, the Registrar of Companies can be helpful to have a copy of the amended documents. 

Which of the following conditions must be satisfied to treat a payment as a payment in due course?

(a) payment as per apparent tenor (b) payment of holder or holder in due course (c) payment in good faith and without negligence (d) payment should be made through the bank account only

  1. (a) to (c)

  2. (a) to (d)

  3. (a), (c) and (d)

  4. (a), (b) and (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Payment in due course” means payment in accordance with the apparent tenor of the instrument in good faith and without negligence to any person in possession thereof, under circumstances which do not afford a reasonable ground for believing that he is not entitled to receive payment of the amount therein mentioned as in "THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881".

A cheque is crossed ‘Indore’ between two lines across its face. It is presented in Mumbai as it is payable by a bank in Mumbai.

  1. The cheque can be paid in Mumbai.

  2. The cheque can be paid in Indore only.

  3. The cheque can be paid both at Indore and Mumbai.

  4. The cheque cannot be paid as it is crossing for two places.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cheque can be paid in Mumbai as it is payable by a bank in Mumbai.

Z, your customer, keeps his cheque book carelessly in his briefcase. The office peon steals a cheque leaf and very cleverly forges Z’s signatures which appear exactly similar to the signatures on record of the bank and obtains the payment of the cheque. Z claims the money back from the bank. Which of these options is true in the given scenario?

  1. Bank is liable for the payment.

  2. Z, being negligent, is liable for the loss. Hence, his claim is not tenable.

  3. As signatures appear similar to the signatures on record, the bank is protected u/s 89 of NI Act.

  4. Bank and Z are equally negligent and equally liable.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bank is supposed to keep your money safe. Yet there are a number of instances of fraudulent withdrawal of money from bank accounts. While in some cases, such fraud takes place with the connivance of the bank staff, in others, the negligence of the bank staff results in clearance of forged cheques. Whatever may be the cause, the law is clear — the bank has to take responsibility for its action in clearing a forged cheque and refund the amount illegally withdrawn from the customer's account.

________ of the Banking Regulation Act prohibits a bank from buying, selling or dealing in goods, except in connection with the realization of a security held by it or in connection with the business of collections or negotiating bills of exchange.

  1. Section 5

  2. Section 6

  3. Section 7

  4. Section 8


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Section 8 in BANKING REGULATION ACT, 1949: Prohibition of trading — Notwithstanding anything contained in section 6 or in any contract, no banking company shall directly or indirectly deal in the buying or selling or bartering of goods, except in connection with the realisation of security given to or held by it, or engage in any trade, or buy, sell or barter goods for others otherwise than in connection with bills of exchange received for collection or negotiation or with such of its business as is referred to in clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 6: 42 [Provided that this section shall not apply to any such business as is specified in pursuance of clause (o) of sub-section (1) of section 6.] Explanation — For the purposes of this section, “goods” means every kind of movable property, other than actionable claims, stocks, shares, money, bullion and species, and all instruments referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 6.

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