The term 'Non-Performing Asset' (NPA) in banking refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Non-Performing Asset' (NPA) in banking refers to:
A. A loan on which interest or principal is overdue for a specified period
B. Government securities held by banks
C. Cash reserves of the bank
D. An asset that generates income regularly
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
An NPA is a loan or advance where interest or principal remains overdue for a period of more than 90 days (as per RBI norms for term loans).

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In the context of Indian planning, the first Five Year Plan was based on which model?
A. Solow model
B. Lewis model
C. Mahalanobis model
D. Harrod-Domar model

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The First Five Year Plan (1951-56) was based on the Harrod-Domar model which emphasised the role of savings and investment in economic growth.

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Question #2
The 'headline inflation' is the measure that:
A. includes all items in the price index
B. only includes services
C. excludes all food items
D. excludes fuel

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Headline inflation includes all items in the price index.

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Question #3
In the theory of international trade, the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem states that a country will export goods that:
A. Require the most labour regardless of endowment
B. Use its scarce factors intensively
C. Have the highest absolute advantage
D. Use its abundant factors intensively

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
According to the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem, a country exports goods that intensively use its relatively abundant factors of production and imports goods that intensively use its scarce factors.

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