GK
BANKING AWARENESS AND SEBI
Question
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Illiterate Persons are allowed to open?
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Current account
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Savings account
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Not allowed to open bank account
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Only savings account (without cheque facility) or fixed deposit account
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The account of such person may be opened provided he/she calls on the Bank personally along with a witness who is known to both the depositor and the Bank. Normally, no cheque book facility is provided for such Savings Bank Account.
Detailed explanation-2: -2.2 Savings accounts do not include a cheque facility.
Detailed explanation-3: -In case of death, the other joint holder can easily operate the account without legal issues. Illiterate persons can also open accounts jointly with a literate family member and enjoy the safety and benefits of bank accounts.
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