Banking Financial Awareness · Commerce Accountancy
Credit, Debt, and Finance
1,382 Questions
This topic covers essential concepts of credit, debt, and finance including bankruptcy, debt recovery, and financial acts. These questions are frequently asked in banking and IBPS exams. Test your knowledge of financial terminology and loan classifications.
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Credit, Debt, and Finance Questions
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time-barred and hence, irrecoverable
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time barred, but recoverable
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not time-barred
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Option (1) is correct: Debt collectors have a limited number of years to collect their debts. They can sue for the debt in that particular time, which is 3 years. After that, debts become time-barred debts and they are irrecoverable.
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Government directs the channel of flow of funds to identified sectors of the economy
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The Board of director issues to directions to the branch managers of the banks to follow a certain credit policy
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Credit given in geographical direction to ensure proper flow of funds geographically
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Directions given by political leaders to give loans to their close relatives
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Correct answer
Explanation
Directed credit refers to government policies that require banks to lend a specific portion of their funds to priority sectors, such as agriculture or small-scale industries.
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Credit
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Deficit financing
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Member of countries
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Borrowings
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The IMF's capital is primarily derived from quota subscriptions paid by its member countries, which reflect their relative size in the global economy.
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banks lending below PLR
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mortgage crisis
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banks lending to VIP customers turning defaulters
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none of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The subprime crisis is widely known as the mortgage crisis because it was triggered by the widespread default on subprime mortgages in the United States.
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60%
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70%
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80%
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90%
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
LIC generally grants policy loans up to 90 percent of the surrender value for policies that have acquired a surrender value.
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Political Cause
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Technical Cause
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Natural Cause
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Human Cause
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Right answer Becasue it is a human cause, since if a customer or debtor is insolvent, he cannot pay the amount due which results in bad debts or loss for the business.
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Personal Loans;
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Home Loans;
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Consumer Loans;
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All the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is a common repayment method used across various loan types, including personal, home, and consumer loans, to spread the principal and interest over a fixed period.
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senior citizens
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corporate employees
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government employees
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bankers
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Reverse Mortgage Loan Scheme allows senior citizens to mortgage their residential property to receive a regular stream of income from a bank. It is designed to provide financial security in retirement.
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Unanticipated deflation
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Anticipated deflation
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Unanticipated inflation
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Anticipated inflation
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Anticipated deflation is when nominal rates fall.
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certificate, promising payment of specified payment at a fixed rate after a specified period
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certificate for investment in shares
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certificate for bonus shares
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dividend warrant
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Correct answer
Explanation
A debenture is a debt instrument used by companies to borrow money at a fixed interest rate. It is essentially a loan certificate issued by the company to the investor.
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Colleague
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Contemporary
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Bankrupt
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Domicile
C
Correct answer
Explanation
(1) Colleague = a person working in the same institution
(2) Contemporary = persons living at the same time
(3) Bankrupt = the one who cannot pay off his debts
(4) Domicile = a place of permanent residence
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All 1, 2 and 3
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Only 3
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
External debt includes liabilities owed by the government, private corporations, and households to non-residents, regardless of the borrower's sector.
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accumulated interest payable is converted into equity shares
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interest is not paid when the company is running on a loss
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interest is payable and keeps on accumulating, if not paid
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equity shares may be exchanged at the option of the debentures holders
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Convertible debentures provide the holder with the option to convert their debt instrument into equity shares of the company after a specified period.
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Bank overdraft
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Redeemable debentures
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Provisions for doubtful debts
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Accounts payable
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Redeemable debentures are long-term liabilities, not current liabilities, as they are typically repayable over a period exceeding one year. Bank overdrafts, provisions for doubtful debts, and accounts payable are all standard current liabilities.
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high safety of a long-term debt
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highest safety of medium-term debt
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highest safety of short-term debt
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highest safety of long-term debt