BANKING AFFAIRS

BANKING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many types of PSLCs can be issued by the Banks?
A
Four
B
Five
C
Six
D
Eight
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Clarification: There are only four eligible categories of PSLCs i.e. PSLC General, PSLC Small and Marginal Farmer, PSLC Agriculture & PSLC Micro Enterprises.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are four types of PSLCs: Agriculture, Small/Marginal Farmers, Micro Enterprises and General-that is, other than loans to agriculture and micro enterprises. A bank having shortfall in achievement of any sub-target will have to buy the specific PSLC to achieve the target.

Detailed explanation-3: -Priority sector lending certificates (PSLCs) are certificates that are issued against priority sector loans for banks. They allow banks to meet their targets and sub-targets – when it comes to priority sector lending – by buying the instruments. The banks use PSLCs to guard against shortfalls.

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