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Banking Services and Operations

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Banking Services and Operations cover the fundamental principles of financial institutions, including credit markets, money supply, and risk management. It also addresses various transaction methods and account types used by businesses. This topic is crucial for candidates preparing for banking and insurance recruitment examinations.

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Banking Services and Operations Questions

Multiple choice
  1. The French division of Barclays Bank

  2. French bank 'Societe Generale'

  3. National Bank of Pakistan

  4. French Bank 'Societe Marseillaise de Credit' (SMC)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The French bank Societe Marseillaise de Credit (SMC) was involved in a long-running investigation regarding money laundering, and it was cleared of charges in the specific case mentioned.

Multiple choice
  1. Nagaland

  2. Jammu & Kashmir

  3. Punjab

  4. Assam

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Historically, the RBI did not transact the business of the Jammu and Kashmir government due to the state's special status under Article 370. This has changed following the reorganization of the state.

Multiple choice
  1. inventive

  2. innovative

  3. incentive

  4. exponential

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Innovative is the standard term used to describe new or creative methods, especially in business or technology. Inventive refers to the ability to create, while incentive is a motivation and exponential refers to rapid growth.

Multiple choice
  1. State Bank Of India

  2. SIDBI

  3. NABARD

  4. General Insurance Corporation of India

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Micro Finance Bill of 2007 proposed that NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) would act as the primary regulator for the microfinance sector in India.

Multiple choice
  1. plastic currency

  2. plastic industry

  3. ATM cards

  4. credit cards

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Plastic money is a common term for credit cards, debit cards, and other payment cards made of plastic. It is a convenient alternative to cash.

Multiple choice
  1. Automated Teller Machine

  2. All Time Medicine

  3. All Transactions Machine

  4. Automated Teller Money

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine. It is a specialized computer used by bank customers to manage their accounts.

Multiple choice
  1. Credit Card

  2. Debit Card

  3. Internet Banking

  4. None of Them

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first bank-issued credit card, the 'Charg-It' card, was introduced by John Biggins of the Flatbush National Bank of Brooklyn in 1946, but the Franklin National Bank is often cited in specific banking history contexts for its early credit card program in 1951.

Multiple choice
  1. Transport

  2. Insurance

  3. Money and Banking Services

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hindrance of exchange  is removed by money and bankings services. There is exchange of goods and services through money. or cash. For instance five kilos rice is purchased for Rs 200, and money is paid for it. For a  convenient and safe mode of payment, required to settle the transactions, banking services can be taken for it. The money can be transferred by cheques, drafts from one place to another which is safe mode and money is not required to be carried.

Multiple choice
  1. Film Certification

  2. Credit Card

  3. A & B

  4. None

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

CBFC stands for the Central Board of Film Certification, which is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India. Its primary role is to regulate the public exhibition of films.

Multiple choice
  1. Cost Benefit Solutions;

  2. Current Business Solutions

  3. Core Banking Solutions;

  4. Cost of Banking Solutions

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct Answer: Core Banking Solutions;

Multiple choice
  1. Specialized marketing personnel;

  2. every employee in the bank;

  3. Manager of the bank;

  4. Sales associates

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In modern banking, marketing is considered a collective responsibility. Every employee acts as a brand ambassador and contributes to customer relationship management.

Multiple choice
  1. Banks;

  2. Mutual funds;

  3. Insurance Companies;

  4. Merchant bankers

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

NAV stands for Net Asset Value, which is the value per share of a mutual fund scheme. It is calculated by dividing the total value of all assets minus liabilities by the number of outstanding shares.