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Which one of the following is a primary function of commercial banks?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2018 (Tier 2) Statistics Previous Year Paper (22-feb-2018)
The correct answer is

Accepting deposits and providing loans

The correct answer is option 4. The primary function of commercial banks is to accept deposits and provide loans. This facilitates the financial transactions of individuals and businesses in the economy.

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  1. Which of the following is a secondary function of commercial banks?

  2. Which of the following is/are function(s) of a commercial bank?

    1. Accepting deposits
    2. Giving loans
    3. Payments and settlements

Important Questions from Commercial Banks

  1. Which of the following banks is the largest commercial bank in India?

  2. Which of the following would reduce the credit creation capacity of a Commercial Bank?

    A. Time and Demand deposits

    B. Loans

    C. Deposits with the Central Bank

    D. Cash in hand

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  3. Which one of the following is not the fund based business of commercial banks?

  4. Which of the following are the limitations in the creation of credit of commercial banks?

    A. The amount of cash that commercial banks possess

    B. Supply of collateral security

    C. Monetary policy of the central bank

    D. Allied deposits scheme

    E. Deposits linked with special benefits

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  5. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the commercial paper?

    I. It is unsecured money market instrument issued in the form of a promissory note.

    II. It was introduced in India in 1990.

    III. They are issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

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