MIX Banking QP English With Answer Key
MIX Banking QP English With Answer Key
Mixed Paper
1. A retail loan is classified as NPA when – i. Principal is overdue for more than 90 days. ii. Interest amount
is overdue for more than 90 days. iii. Principal or interest is overdue for more than a month.
a) Only i
b) Only ii
c) Only iii
d) Only i and ii
2. In respect of recovery of loan, the details of the property given as security for the loan can be obtained
from ________
i. The loan agreement between the debtor and creditor and its schedule.
ii. The loan application given by the debtor to the creditor.
a) Only i
b) Only ii
c) i and ii
d) None of above
3. In India the issuer of credit cards normally gives interest free credit for______.
a) 20 to 25 days
b) 30 to 50 days
c) 40 to 60 days
d) 10 to 25 days
6. As Executor and Trustee, Bank can work for and on behalf of its ________
a) Borrower
b) Any customer
c) Only debtor
d) Only locker holder
7. Bank has undertaken work of collecting customers’ cheques. In this situation Bank is acting as
a) Agent
b) Manager
c) Trustee
d) Executive officer
8. Prakash is LIC agent. His parcel has comes in a post office. He requests his friend Avadhoot to bring the
parcel from the post office. What is the role of Prakash in this transaction?
a) Agent
b) Principal
c) Carrier
d) None of the above
10. Bank should observe transactions in a newly opened account for _____________ months. If any
suspicious transaction is observed, it should be informed to appropriate authority.
a) 12 months
b) 24 months
c) 6 months
d) 3 months
11. A saving account customer wants the bank to allow his son to operate his account. The
customer will give ____________ to his son.
a) A cheque
b) Standing instruction
c) Power of attorney
d) Will
12. Under which one of the following law the banker is authorized to disclose information of the customer’s
account?
a) Income Tax Act 1961
b) Companies act 1956
c) Bankers Book Evidence Act 1891
d) All the above
15. Home loans are given to the individuals, which one of the following purpose will not be eligible for
availing the home loan?
a) Purchase for own residence
b) For construction of house or a flat
c) For speculative purpose of purchase and sale
d) For repairs and renewals.
16. Which one of the following is correct with regard to credit card an debit card?
a) Account is debited immediately after using credit card.
b) Account is debited immediately after using debit card.
c) Account is not debited after using debit card.
d) None of the above.
18. Loans and advances of the bank are treated as doubtful when they remain in sub-standard category
for a minimum period of_________
a) 6 months
b) 12 months
c) 3 months
d) 18 months
20. What is taken into consideration for classifying the advances as N.P.A.?
a) Available securities.
b) Assets of the borrower
c) Assets of the guarantor
d) Record of repayment.
21. The bank which reimburses the merchants is called ________
a) Card issuing bank
b) Clearance bank
c) Merchant Bank or Acquiring Bank
d) None of the above
25. What is the relation between Banker and customer in case of Safe Deposit Locker______
a) Lessor – Lessee
b) Pledger – pledgee
c) Principal – Agent
d) Trustee – Beneficiary
30. As per the guidelines of RBI, banks should classify their Loans and advances in this order___
a) Standard, Sub-standard, Loss and Doubtful.
b) Standard, Loss, Sub-standard and Doubtful.
c) Standard, Sub-standard, Doubtful and Loss.
d) Sub-standard, Standard, Loss and Doubtful.
32. When a bank can refuse to give information about customer’s account?
a) When bank is gets an order from court.
b) When bank is gets an order from Income Tax Dept.
c) When bank is gets a request from customer’s friend.
d) When a bank is gets a request from the customer.
39. While accepting the security for loans, bank confirms that_______
a) The security is saleable.
b) There should not be heavy fluctuations in value of the security
c) The title to the security should be easily transferable.
d) All the above.
43. X bank is offering various services to their customers. Customer Y using his phone to get the
required information of his account. Customer Y is using _______________
a) Teller service
b) Internet Banking
c) Tele Banking service
d) A.T. M. service.
44. Retail Loan includes_________________
a) Home Loan, vehicle loan, and corporate loan.
b) Home Loan, vehicle loan, and bridge loans.
c) Vehicle loan, corporate loan and SME loans.
d) Home Loan, vehicle loan, and personal loans.
49. A and B are maintaining a joint account with the bank with operating instruction Either or survivor.
After the death of A, his legal heirs are claiming the money in the account. Bank will pay the amount
to_____________________
a) Legal heirs of A
b) Only to B
c) No one
d) R.B.I.
50. Shrihari has presented a cheque on bank counter. He has been given a token. Cheque is passed by
the bank officer. However, before giving him payment, Garnishee Order is received on the above
account. Garnishee Order will ______
a) Be applied on the cheque amount.
b) Not be applied on the cheque amount.
c) None of the above
51. While taking action under SARFAESI Act, a notice of ________ days has to be given to the borrower.
a) 30
b) 45
c) 60
d) 90
52. Which law has empowered the banks to take possession and sale of the secured assets?
a) RBI Act 1934.
b) Banking Regulation Act 1949.
c) Transfer of Property Act 1947.
d) SARFAESI Act 2002.
55. How much maximum amount can be accepted by ‘Payment Banks’ in the saving/current accounts of
small businessman or individuals.
a) Rs. 5 lakh
b) Rs. 10 lakh
c) Rs. 1 lakh
d) Rs. 50000
56. It is compulsory for _______ Banks to give ______% of loans to _______ sector
a) Payment Banks, 50 %, Agriculture
b) Payment Banks, 25 %, Small businesses
c) Small Finanace Banks, 75 %, Priority
57. The difference in average rate of interest paid on deposits and average rate of interest received on
loans is called ________
a) Total interest
b) Interest spread
58. The banks give services like agency service for govt. business, financial consultancy, safe deposit
lockers, safe custody, etc. The income earned in the form fees for these services is called _________
a) Interest income
b) Non-interest income
59. How much maximum amount of term deposits can be accepted by Payment Banks from a single
customer?
a) 1 lakh
b) b) 5 lakh
c) 10 lakh
d) Term deposits cannot be accepted
60. Out of all loans given by Small Finance Banks, more than 50 % of the loans should be of Rs.
____________ or below.
a) 50 lakh
b) 10 lakh
c) 5 lakh
d) 25 lakh
61. Limited Liability Partnership can have minimum _______ and maximum __________ partners.
a) 2 and any number of
b) 7 and any number of
c) 2 and 200
d) None of these
62. In case of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), the audit is compulsory if any partner’s contribution is
more than ______ and annual turnover is more than ________
a) Rs. 25 lakh and Rs. 40 lakh
b) Rs. 50 lakh and Rs. 100 lakh
c) Rs. 75 lakh and Rs. 150 lakh
64. The easy operating of partnership firm, independent legal existence and limited liability of company
are all combined in ______________
a) Partnership firm
b) OCP – One Person Company
c) LLP – Limited liability Partnership
d) Private company
68. As per RBI rules, payment of upto Rs._______ can be made, without entering PIN by using touch free
Debit card.
a) Rs. 2000
b) Rs. 10000
c) Rs. 1000
d) Rs. 5000
70. Which is the institution that insures the deposits up to Rs. 5 lakhs in Banks.
a) DICGC
b) RBI
c) New India Ass. Co.
d) United India Ins. Co.
71. For funds transfer, transactions of upto Rs._______ can be made in cash.
a) 5,00,000
b) 50000
c) 10000
d) 20000
73. Debtor has to file a suit for recovery of loan, if the loan is _________
a) Unsecured
b) b. Pledge
c) c. Mortgage
74. Bank has to file case in Civil Court for recovery of loan, if the loan outstanding is less than
Rs.________
a) 10 lakh
b) 15 lakh
c) 20 lakh
d) 25 lakh
77. While taking loan against LIC policy, charge is created by ___________
a) Lien
b) Pledge
c) Assignment
d) Set-off
78. The nomination for LIC policy gets cancelled after the policy is assigned to bank / financial institution.
a) Correct statement
b) Incorrect statement
79. If internal auditor, external auditor or RBI auditor has given remarks that any specific loan account
cannot be recovered, then such loan account is considered as ___________
a) Standard Asset
b) Sub-standard asset
c) Doubtful asset
d) Loss asse
80. Normally following life insurance policies are not accepted as security
I. Children endowment policy
II. Policies taken for Capital Gains Tax benefit
III. Children deferred policy
a) True
b) False
81. The type of charge created on gold, while taking gold loan is ______
a) Lien
b) Assignment
c) Pledge
d) Mortgage
82. When any immovable property is mortgaged as security for loan, the limitation period for the
mortgage is __________
a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
83. A bank has the right to keep the articles / securities of the borrower with itself till the loan taken by
him is fully repaid under ___________-
a) Right of set-off
b) Right of appropriation
c) Right to Pledge
d) Right of general lien.
85. If Loan Revival Letter is taken or signed after completion of ________ from the date of documents,
suit cannot be filed on the basis of these time barred documents.
a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 7 years
d) 8 years
86. The __________ scheme is started to provide loans by banks to farmers under single window and to
fulfill their agricultural needs.
a) Kisan credit card
b) Crop loans
c) Land development
d) Minor irrigation
88. Business needs current assets for running the day to day business. Such current assets are
called______
a) Credit appraisal
b) Raw material
c) Working capital
d) Assets
89. When there is no fixed period for repayment of loan, a bank takes _________ from the borrower.
a) Agreement
b) Forms
c) Demand Promissory Note
d) None of the above
90. If a borrower has any dispute with bank, after the bank takes possession of mortgaged property
under SARFAESI ACT, the borrower can file appeal with the DRT within _____ .
a) 7 days
b) 15 days
c) 30 days
d) 45 days
91. A quasi-judicial institution namely ____________ was established for speedy recovery of loans, under
Banks and Financial Institutions Act 1993.
a) Lok Adalat
b) Debt Recovery Tribunal
c) Civil Court
93. Agricultural loan, which is repayable in _____ months is called short term loan.
a) 12
b) 18
c) 24
d) 36
94. Loans given for plantation of short term and long term fruit plants, flower plants, green houses, etc.
are called________
a) Land development
b) Minor irrigation
c) Farm mechanization
d) Loans for Horticulture, floriculture
95. ________ is a type of credit card. In this card, the transactions done during a specific period are
stored and all are debited to the account at one time.
a) Charge card
b) Credit card
c) Smart card
d) Member card
96. In case of deposit account, the relation between Bank and customer is _________
a) Debtor Bank - creditor customer
b) Creditor Bank - Debtor customer
c) Agent - principal
d) None of above.
104. In electronic Banking, physical presence in a branch is required for cash withdrawals,
depositing of cash, cheques etc.
a) True
b) False
c) Partially True
d) Partially False
105. The steps taken by the Government regarding anti money laundering are mentioned in.
a) Prevention of corruption Act
b) Anti-conversion Act
c) Banking Regulation Act
d) Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002
106. Generally, what are the documents acceptable by Banks for residential proof to open an
account.
a) Copy of Ration Card
b) Copy of latest telephone Bill
c) Copy of latest electricity Bill
d) All the above
108. Additional security given by the borrower over and above the asset on which loan is
given Is known as.
a) Primary Security
b) Tangible Security
c) Intangible Security
d) Collateral Security
112. Which of the following mode of payment is most favourable to banks in case of a compromise
proposal?
a) Paying entire amount in one shot or in very short period.
b) Paying compromise amount within a year with instalments.
c) Paying compromise amount within 3 years and providing additional security of house.
d) Placing the amount in fixed deposit and maturity proceeds to be adjusted against loan.
113. As per Sec. 138 of negotiable Instruments Act 1881, payee of a cheque can initiate a criminal
case if the cheque is returned unpaid for the reason of________.
a) Refer to drawer
b) Payment stopped by the drawer
c) Post-datedcheque
d) Insufficient funds
114. The Securitization & Reconstruction of Financial Assets and enforcement of Banking
security Interest Act allows the banks to take possession of assets of defaulting
borrowers
a) With the legal process
b) Without the legal process
c) With the permission of Lok adalat
d) None of these
116. Loans & advances of banks appear in annual financial statements on the sides of.
a) Liabilities
b) Assets
c) Income
d) Expenditure
118. A Bank is an intermediary which deals with the money belonging to the public.
a) True
b) False
119. Which of the following is a valid document for customer identification (KYC)?
a) Ration card
b) Photograph
c) Election ID Card
d) All the above
120. Driving Licence, Passport or Election ID card is a valid document as a residential address of the
new customer.
a) True
b) False
121. Co-operative Banks are registered with the registrar of co-operative societies and they operate
on co-operative principles.
a) True
b) False
125. When a customer opens a saving Bank Account with a minimum balance of Rs. 500
what is the relationship between the customer and the Bank.
a) Creditor and Debtor
b) Debtor and Creditor
c) None of the above
126. Customer gives standing instructions to the Bank to pay his insurance Premium. What
will be the relation between Banker and customer?
a) Agent and Principal
b) Principal and Agent
c) Lessor and Lessee
d) Debtor and Creditor
128. RBI had issued directive to all the banks for complying with the procedure of know your
customer (KYC) in the year.
a) 2001
b) 2005
c) 2002
d) 2006
137. When a Banker gives opinion to the other banker regarding financial position / standing
of his customer, the opinion should be
a) Open document
b) Confidential
c) Not necessarily confidential
d) None of the above
140. Internet Banking, Telephone Banking / ATM Banking and Mobile banking are called.
a) Commercial Banking
b) Retail Banking
c) Foreign Banking
d) Electronic Banking
141. Commission / Exchange or fee earned on Miscellaneous services of the Banks is known as non-
interest income.
a) True
b) False
142. When a customer avails an overdraft facility with the Bank, their relationship is known as.
a) Lessor and Lessee
b) Debtor and Creditor
c) Principal and Agent
d) Trustee and Beneficiary
143. Current Account deposits and saving bank Account deposits are called.
a) Flexi deposits
b) Term deposits
c) Demand deposits
d) Hybrid deposits
144. Minimum period for which fixed deposits can be accepted by the Bank is
a) One Month
b) Seven Days
c) Fifteen Days
d) Three Months
146. Property mortgaged equitably as security against a loan attracts stamp duty.
a) On the loan amount granted
b) On the value of the property
c) No stamp duty is required to be paid
d) A fixed stamp duty is required to be paid
151. Loan account of a Bank will be classified as Non Performing Asset (NPA) If it remains
overdue for a period of.
a) 90 days
b) Less than 90 days
c) More than 90 days
d) More than 180 day
152. If an Asset’s recovery seems improbable on the basis of currently known facts, condition of the
security for the loan, it is called as.
a) Loss Asset
b) Doubtful Asset
c) Sub-Standard Asset
d) Standard Asset
158. Lok Adalats are beneficial to both borrower and bank because of.
a) Speedy disposal of dispute
b) Case is not postponed again and again and the efforts are made for the settlement of the
loan.
c) Court fee is returned if case is settled in Lok adalat
d) All of the above
159. DRT Act was passed in the parliament, for the purpose of
a) Speedy recovery of debts of banks and financial institutions
b) Look into the complaints of customers against bank
c) Reduce frauds in banks
d) None of the above
169. When bank grants overdraft facility to a customer but account is in credit balance is.
a) Debtor of the customer
b) Principal of the customer
c) Creditor of the customer
d) Trustee of the customer
172. Which of the following is not eligible for opening a saving bank account
a) An individual
b) A partnership firm / A proprietorship firm
c) A Company
d) B & C
178. Bank can disclose customer’s information in exceptional circumstances. Which of the
following is not such exceptional circumstance?
a) In case of accounts, which are more than 5 years old.
b) When customer has given written consent to the bank to do so.
c) When this matter is related to the tax authorities.
d) When intervention of the court is there in some specified cases.
180. Customer has taken personal loan from bank. What is the relation between customer
and bank?
a) Creditor and debtor
b) Debtor and creditor
c) None of above
181. The deposits of a Bank are shown on which side in its Balance sheet
a) Assets
b) Income
c) Liabilities
d) Expenses
182. Sometimes banks take smaller EMI in the beginning and bigger EMI afterwards. This type of
loan repayment is called _________
a) Step up loan
b) Housing loan
c) Vehicle loan
d) Cash credit
192. Which of the following instruments is used by public to directly lend to the Government?
a) Bank Deposits
b) Public Provident Fund
c) T-Bills
d) Certificates of Deposit
194. For opening accounts of Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) they are classified under
a) High risk category
b) Low risk category
197. Following documents are Mandatory for withdrawal of amount of illiterate person
a) Pass Book
b) Cheque Book
c) Voter ID Card
d) None of this
198. Full KYC exercise should be done at least once in …. for high-risk individuals and entities.
a) 2 Years
b) 3 Years
c) 4 Years
d) 5 Years
200. In the case of assignment of LIC - Policy as a security to an advance, the assignment is not complete
unless a notice of assignment is given to the insurance company
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
201. The above notice of assignment may be given either by the assignor or by the assignee.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
202. One of the essential requirement of a pledge is the actual or constructive delivery of the goods
pledged by the pledger to the pledgee.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
203. Hypothecated or pledged moveable asset can only be possessed with intervention of Court for
overdue loan
a) Correct
b) Partly correct
c) Incorrect
d) Partly incorrect
204. The immovable property to be mortgaged should bear a clear, absolute and marketable title and
should be free from all encumbrances.
a) True
b) False
205. When the possession of the goods is with the Banker, the nature of charge created is known as
a) Hypothecation
b) Lien
c) Pledge
d) Assignment
207. In case of pledge and hypothecation, the title in the goods is not transferred to the Bank.
a) True
b) False
208. Banks lend against the Life Insurance policy based on the ……. of the Policy
a) Surrender value
b) Policy value
c) Total premium paid
d) Banks can’t lend
209. In case of Joint borrowers, it is necessary to obtain revival letters from all joint borrowers, to
extend the limitation against each one of them.
a) True
b) False
211. The certificate to commence business is to be called for perusal and returned for opening of an
account of _________
a) Public limited company
b) Club and association
c) Private limited company
d) Trust
212. A “Govt. company” means any company in which not less than __% of the paid-up share capital is
held by the Central/State Govt.
a) 50%
b) 51%
c) 75%
d) 90%
215. On receipt of the Garnishee order (Nisi), Bank is entitled to recover its own dues first, by exercising
its Right of Set off.
a) True
b) False
219. One Person Company must have minimum of one Director and the maximum number of directors
can be
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
221. A Private Ltd Company has a minimum of two members and a maximum of --- members
a) 50
b) 100
c) 200
d) 250
222. Limited Liability Companies (LLPs) can not raise funds from Public
a) True
b) False
225. The rule of thumb for using a debit card is "Buy now and pay immediately" while in the case of a
credit card The principle "buy now and pay later" applies.
a) right
b) mistake
227. If the transaction in the ATM is not successful, the customer can complain to the bank. If the bank
does not return the amount within five days, the customer is required to pay a compensation of
Rs.100 per day.
a) right
b) mistake
229. N. i. As per Section 138 of the Act, within how many days can the payee / beneficiary give notice
in writing to the drawer / drawer after dishonor of a cheque?
a) 7 days
b) 15 days
c) 30 days
d) None of the above.
230. Classification of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is based on their investment in plant -
machinery - Micro up to Rs.1 crore, Small up to Rs.10 crore, Medium up to Rs.50 crore.
a) right
b) mistake
232. CIBIL Score is a three-digit number that indicates the credit rating of a borrower. The closer the
score is to 900, the higher the chance of loan/credit card approval.
a) right
b) mistake
234. Which statements are true regarding personal loans (personal or clean loan)?
a) The net worth of the borrower should be satisfactory.
b) No tangible goods or assets are purchased through this loan.
c) Bank does not receive any security
d) All of the above
236. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana provides three types of loans/advances to non-agricultural non-
corporate entities.
a) Infant Category : Upto Rs.50000
b) Juvenile Category: Rs 50001 - 5 Lakhs
c) Youth Category : Rs 500001- 10 Lakhs
d) All of the above
238. The following statements are true regarding establishment of Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for
Micro and Small Enterprises.
a) To facilitate first generation entrepreneurs to get loans from banks without supple mentar
collateral.
b) Established in association with Government of India and Small Industries Development Bank
of India
c) In case of non-repayment of bank loans by small enterprises, 75-85% of the loan amount
will be repaid by the trust to the banks.
d) All of the above
241. In whose name is the vehicle insured while buying a vehicle with the help of a bank loan?
a) Bank's name
b) guarantor's name
c) Borrower's name with bank clause
242. What are the five C/C's that banks rely on while sanctioning loans?
a) character, collateral, capacity, capital, climate.
b) character, collateral, capacity, capital, clauses
c) Character, Collateral, Capacity, Capital, Conditions
249. Which statement is not true about the safe custody of documents and valuables?
a) Customers have to pay a fee to the bank while availing this service
b) After placing the goods in a closed wallet/box and handed over to the bank, the receipt is
given to the customer.
c) The bank has general lien on such items
250. Which statement is not true about the Hindu Undivided Family (H.U.F.)?
a) H U F is not formed by any contract.
b) The oldest member of H U F is called a coparcener to the doer and family members.
c) Women and daughters of the family do not get the status of co-heirs.
d) HUF cannot join any partnership firm
251. What are the differences between mortgage loans and housing loans?
a) The customer mortgages his residential or commercial property to the bank and takes a
mortgage loan for business/education/other expenses Home loan is given for
purchase/construction of residential house.
b) Banks charge higher rates of interest and higher margins (50-60%) while lending to
c) mortgages Home loans attract the lowest rate of interest and the margin is low (10-20%)
d) All of the above
254. The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank authority and regulatory body of India
a) Regulates the Indian Banking System
b) Regulates capital markets
c) Makes rules and regulations for running an insurance business
d) Prepares guidelines for pension funds
255. The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank authority and regulatory body of India and its
functions
a) Financial Control/ Inflation Control
b) Monitoring clearing and settlement systems
c) Managing Government Debt
d) All of the above
256. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the capital market regulatory authority of
India.
a) Share Market and Debt Market Supervision and Control
b) Foreign Investors Foreign Institutional Investment Control
c) Share market brokers control
d) All of the above
259. The Reserve Bank of India is the banking regulator and central bank of our country.
a) It was established on 1 April 1935 as per RBI Act 1934.
b) She is in the highest position as a regulator and is the banker of the bank
c) It issues rules and guidelines on banking regulatory developmental promotional work
banking
d) Licenses banking structure
e) All of the above
265. According to the Stamp Act, a document implemented in India must be duly stamped
a) Within 30 days of execution
b) According to the Stamp Act, a document implemented in India must be duly stamped before
implementation or at the time of implementation
c) Only before execution
d) at any time, but before filing a suit
267. ……………………………… Rs. The SARFACI Act does not apply to outstanding loans up to
a) 1 lakh
b) 5 lakhs
c) 2 lakhs
d) 10 lakhs
271. If the amount is kept under trust, the bank cannot exercise jurisdiction over another account
against the deposit balance
a) false
b) true
272. Single owner's account trading form account and which of its accounts cannot be combined
a) Government Department
b) Savings Account
c) Personal Account
274. Micro Unit Development and Refinance Agency Limited (MUDRA) is a .............................. set up
by the Government of India It is
a) Rules
b) New Institutions
c) New Plan
275. Maximum guarantee for loan amount not exceeding Rs 50 lakh but less than Rs 1 crore
..................... It is
a) 75%
b) 80%
c) 66%
277. All advances made on or after April 8, 2015 have been classified as loans under PMMY
a) Investment Loan
b) Mudra Loan
c) Product Marketing Loan
d) Commercial Loans
278. On August 30, 2000, an initiative of the Government of India was launched
a) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
b) General Guide to Priority Sector Loans
c) Registration of implemented documents
d) CGTMSE in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and
the Small Industries Development Bank of India (CDB-SIDBI).
279. Within how many hours banks should immediately return articles of disrespect to customers
without any delay in any situation
a) 5 hours
b) 12 hours
c) 7 hours
d) 24 hours