Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Liquidity Coverage Ratio' under Basel III? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Liquidity Coverage Ratio' under Basel III?
A. It measures only long-term funding stability
B. It applies only to non-bank financial institutions
C. It requires banks to hold sufficient high-quality liquid assets to cover net cash outflows over 30 days
D. It is related only to capital adequacy
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) requires banks to maintain an adequate stock of unencumbered high-quality liquid assets that can be converted into cash to meet liquidity needs for a 30-calendar-day stress scenario.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'Giffen paradox' occurs when:
A. the good is a luxury
B. the income effect of a price rise dominates the substitution effect for an inferior good
C. the substitution effect dominates the income effect
D. the good has many substitutes

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Giffen goods have a strong negative income effect that outweighs the substitution effect, causing demand to rise with price.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
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. An asset that generates income regularly
D. Cash reserves of the bank

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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).

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
In India, the estimate of National Income is usually expressed as:
A. GDP at factor cost
B. GNP at market prices
C. NNP at factor cost
D. GDP at market prices

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
National Income is conventionally defined as Net National Product at factor cost.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1