The concept of 'Shadow Banking' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Shadow Banking' refers to:
A. Only the activities of commercial banks
B. Credit intermediation involving entities and activities outside the regular banking system
C. Only central-bank operations
D. Only informal moneylenders in rural areas
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Shadow banking comprises non-bank financial intermediaries and activities that perform bank-like functions—maturity, credit and liquidity transformation—but operate with less regulation and without direct access to central-bank liquidity.

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The Finance Commission is constituted under which Article of the Constitution?
A. 356
B. 360
C. 324
D. 280

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution.

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Small finance banks are required to extend what percentage of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit to priority sector?
A. 75%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60%

Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option B


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