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Banking

Asked 4 times in CSE over 31 years (1979–2010), peaking in 1979.
4
PYQs
1
Exams
4
Years active
1979–2010
Span
1979
Peak
3/4
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 4 of 4 PYQs
  • Most asked in 1979
  • Recurs across 4 years (1979–2010)

Across exams

CSE · 4

How the concept evolved

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Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.

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Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2010

Consider the following statements: The functions of commercial banks in India include

  1. Purchase and sale of shares and securities on behalf of customers
  2. Acting as executors and trustees of wills

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 2 only
  3. C Both 1 and 2 ✓
  4. D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
CSE2005

Consider the following statements

  1. Global Trust Bank has been amalgamated with the Punjab National Bank
  2. The second report of the Kelkar Committee dealing with direct and indirect taxes has maintained its original recommendations including the abolition of exemptions relating to housing loans

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 2 only ✓
  3. C Both 1 and 2
  4. D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
CSE2003
In India, the first bank of limited liability managed by Indians and founded in 1881 was
  1. A Hindustan Commercial Bank
  2. B Oudh Commercial Bank
  3. C Punjab National Bank
  4. D Punjab and Sind Bank
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance

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