BANKING AFFAIRS

BANKING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The sponsor bank helps and aids the RRB sponsored by it, by
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shareholding: The Act mandates that of the capital issued by a RRB, 50% shall be held by the central government, 15% by the concerned state government and 35% by the sponsor bank.

Detailed explanation-2: -These banks were established to provide sufficient banking and credit facility for agriculture and other rural sectors. Regional Rural Banks are sponsored by any commercial bank, PSU or private bank. The central government, sponsor bank, and state government have share capital in the ration of 50:35:15.

Detailed explanation-3: -RRBs are jointly owned by Government of India(GOI), Sponsor Bank and the concerned State Government and with share proportion 50%, 35% & 15% respectively. Govt.

Detailed explanation-4: -In RRBs, 15% share be held by the State Government, 50% by the Central Government, and 35% by the Sponsor Bank. The RRB amendment act 2014, has allowed RRBs to raise their capital from sources other than Central and State Government, and Sponsor banks.

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