Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

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The Reserve Bank of India was established under which section of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934?

  1. Section 3

  2. Section 4

  3. Section 5

  4. Section 6


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 3 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, authorizes the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India.

What is the primary objective of the Reserve Bank of India, as outlined in the Act?

  1. To regulate the monetary and credit system of India

  2. To manage the foreign exchange reserves of India

  3. To promote economic growth and development

  4. To supervise the banking system in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the Reserve Bank of India, as per the Act, is to regulate the monetary and credit system of India.

Who is the head of the Reserve Bank of India?

  1. The Governor

  2. The Deputy Governor

  3. The Chairman

  4. The Managing Director


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor is the head of the Reserve Bank of India.

How many Deputy Governors are appointed by the Central Government under the Act?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. Four


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Government appoints four Deputy Governors under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

What is the minimum paid-up capital and reserve fund required for a banking company to be eligible for inclusion in the Second Schedule of the Act?

  1. ₹5 lakh and ₹1 lakh

  2. ₹10 lakh and ₹2 lakh

  3. ₹15 lakh and ₹3 lakh

  4. ₹20 lakh and ₹4 lakh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A banking company must have a minimum paid-up capital of ₹5 lakh and a reserve fund of ₹1 lakh to be eligible for inclusion in the Second Schedule of the Act.

Which section of the Act empowers the Reserve Bank of India to issue banknotes?

  1. Section 22

  2. Section 23

  3. Section 24

  4. Section 25


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 22 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, authorizes the Reserve Bank of India to issue banknotes.

What is the maximum amount of banknotes that the Reserve Bank of India can issue without the approval of the Central Government?

  1. ₹200 crore

  2. ₹400 crore

  3. ₹600 crore

  4. ₹800 crore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India can issue banknotes up to a maximum of ₹200 crore without the approval of the Central Government.

Under which section of the Act can the Reserve Bank of India grant loans and advances to State Governments?

  1. Section 17

  2. Section 18

  3. Section 19

  4. Section 20


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 17 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, empowers the Reserve Bank of India to grant loans and advances to State Governments.

What is the maximum amount that the Reserve Bank of India can lend to a State Government under Section 17 of the Act?

  1. ₹100 crore

  2. ₹200 crore

  3. ₹300 crore

  4. ₹400 crore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India can lend up to a maximum of ₹300 crore to a State Government under Section 17 of the Act.

Which section of the Act authorizes the Reserve Bank of India to act as banker to the Government of India?

  1. Section 20

  2. Section 21

  3. Section 22

  4. Section 23


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 20 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, authorizes the Reserve Bank of India to act as banker to the Government of India.

What is the maximum amount that the Reserve Bank of India can lend to the Government of India under Section 20 of the Act?

  1. ₹100 crore

  2. ₹200 crore

  3. ₹300 crore

  4. ₹400 crore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India can lend up to a maximum of ₹400 crore to the Government of India under Section 20 of the Act.

Under which section of the Act can the Reserve Bank of India purchase and sell foreign exchange?

  1. Section 33

  2. Section 34

  3. Section 35

  4. Section 36


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 33 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, empowers the Reserve Bank of India to purchase and sell foreign exchange.

What is the maximum amount of foreign exchange that the Reserve Bank of India can purchase or sell in a single day?

  1. $10 million

  2. $20 million

  3. $30 million

  4. $40 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India can purchase or sell up to a maximum of $20 million in foreign exchange in a single day.

Which section of the Act authorizes the Reserve Bank of India to regulate the acceptance of deposits by non-banking companies?

  1. Section 45

  2. Section 46

  3. Section 47

  4. Section 48


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 45 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, authorizes the Reserve Bank of India to regulate the acceptance of deposits by non-banking companies.

What is the maximum amount of deposits that a non-banking company can accept from the public without the permission of the Reserve Bank of India?

  1. ₹10 lakh

  2. ₹20 lakh

  3. ₹30 lakh

  4. ₹40 lakh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A non-banking company can accept deposits up to a maximum of ₹20 lakh from the public without the permission of the Reserve Bank of India.

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