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
- Purchase and sale of shares and securities on behalf of customers
- Acting as executors and trustees of wills
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
CSE2005
Consider the following statements
- Global Trust Bank has been amalgamated with the Punjab National Bank
- 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?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only ✓
- C Both 1 and 2
- 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
- A Hindustan Commercial Bank
- B Oudh Commercial Bank
- C Punjab National Bank
- D Punjab and Sind Bank
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
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