UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-6

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    Consider the following statements regarding Regional Rural Banks.                   
    1. Regional Rural Banks have been set up under the Act of 1976.                          
    2. A Regional Rural Bank is sponsored by a Public Sector Bank, which also subscribes to its a
    3. Public Sector Bank also provide the assistance in the form of infrastructure.                
    4. Regional Rural Banks are cooperative undertaking in terms of ownership.                  
    Which of the statements given above are correct?                                

    A)  1 and 2           

    B)  1, 2 and 3            

    C)                  2, 3 and 4                    

    D)  1, 3 and 4                          

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Regional Rural Banks are a type of banking institution. These banks were set up as part of a multi-agency En rural credit under an Act of 1976. A Regional Rural Bank is sponsored by a Public Sector Bank, which also subscribes to its share capital. Assistance is also given in the form of managerial personnel. The Regional Rural Banks, though operating as a subsidiary of one or the other Public Sector Bank, in terms of ownership are predominantly government undertakings.


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