1. Which of the following Monetary policy tools is used by RBI to control inflation ?

Fiscal Drag

Parsimoniousness Measures

Repo Rate

Fiscal Boost

Answer: Repo Rate

Explanation:

Repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends to its clients generally against government securities. Reduction in repo rate helps the commercial banks to get money at a cheaper rate and increase in repo rate discourages the commercial banks to get money as the rate increases and becomes expensive.


2. Who is the founder of Indian Overseas Bank ?

M. Chidambaram Chettyar

V.G. Kale

Devkaran Nanjee

Rana Kapoor

Answer: M. Chidambaram Chettyar

Explanation:

Chaidambaram chetttar was the founder of the Indian overseas bank. On 10 February 1937, he founded the Indian Overseas Bank, With the initiative to improve the country’s industrial sector. It is headquartered in Chennai, India.


3. ’Rani ki vav’ motif is present on which of the following currency notes ?

50 Rupee Note

200 Rupee Note

10 Rupee Note

100 Rupee Note

Answer: 100 Rupee Note

Explanation:

A 100 rupee note has ‘Rani ki Vav’ printed at its back side. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Gujarat. 200 rupee note has Sachi stupa 10 rupee note has Konark Temple 50 rupee note has hampi


4. Which one of the following is a monetary principle stating that “Bad money drives out good” ?

Pareto Efficiency

The multiplier effect

Marshall’s scissors analysis

Gresham’s Law

Answer: Gresham’s Law

Explanation:

In economics, Gresham's law is a monetary principle stating that "bad money drives out good". For example, if there are two forms of commodity money in circulation, which are accepted by law as having similar face value, the more valuable commodity will gradually disappear from circulation.


5. The Interest Rate charged by banks on short term loSol to their largest, most secure and most creditworthy customers is called _______ ?

Prime Lending Rate

Amortised Rate

Discount Rate

Variable Rate

Answer: Prime Lending Rate

Explanation:

Prime Lending Rate Explanation : A prime rate or prime lending rate is an interest rate used by banks, usually the interest rate at which banks lend to favoured customers—i.e., those with good credit. Some variable interest rates may be expressed as a percentage above or below prime rate.


6. Which of the following banks is NOT a public sector bank ?

Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd

Canara Bank

State Bank of India

IndusInd Bank

Answer: IndusInd Bank

Explanation:

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are a major type of bank in India, where a majority stake (i.e. more than 50%) is held by a government. The shares of these banks are listed on stock exchanges. There are a total of 18 Public Sector Banks alongside 1 state-owned Payments Bank in India.


7. In which year was the State Financial Corporation Act passed ? The Act provides for the establishment of state financial corporations ?

1972

1983

1951

1947

Answer: 1951

Explanation:

STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ACT, 1951. An Act to provide for the establishment of State Financial Corporations. The Union Parliament passed the State Financial Corporation Act on September 28, 1951 empowering the state governments to establish financial corporations for their respective regions.


8. Which of the following is NOT an Indian Multinational Company ?

Mahindra Group

Unilever

Infosys

Aditya Birla Group

Answer: Unilever

Explanation:

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is a British-Dutch manufacturing company. Unilever now holds 67.25% equity in the company. It is an MNC not an Indian company. MNC meSol Multinational Company i.e A company having its business operation in many countries.


9. ONGC _____ is a subsidiary of the Indian public sector enterprise, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ?

Vishesh

Videsh

Vinesh

Vighnesh

Answer: Videsh

Explanation:

ONGC Videsh Limitedis a subsidiary of the Indian public sector enterprise, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and it is working globally for the energy security of India.It has expanded its business to 17 countries so far.


10. The Coinage Act, 2011, allows issue of coins up to the denomination of Rs. ______ in India ?

1,000

500

100

5,000

Answer: 1,000

Explanation:

The Coinage Act, 2011, allows issue of coins up to the denomination of Rs.1000 in India. Coins in India are minted as per the Coinage Act,2011. RBI prints the currency notes as per the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India, Act 1934.