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✅ General Practice

Q1 Which of the following are recognized categories under Priority Sector Lending? Q2 In the context of agricultural lending, the term "Allied activities" includes which of the following? Q3 For the purpose of priority sector lending targets, the base for computation is the Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or the ……, whichever is higher. Q4 Which of the following statements regarding Priority Sector Targets for different banking categories are correct? Q5 What is the specific sub-target prescribed for Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs) under the Agriculture category for Domestic Commercial Banks? Q6 Consider the following statements regarding adjustments for weights in PSL achievement: Q7 Which of the following banking categories are EXEMPTED from the adjustments of weights in PSL achievement based on district-wise credit flow? Q8 For districts with comparatively higher credit flow (per capita PSL greater than ₹42,000), what weight is assigned to the incremental priority sector credit? Q9 What is the target for "Advances to Weaker Sections" for Small Finance Banks (SFBs)? Q10 Which of the following loans are eligible for classification as "Farm Credit" under the Agriculture category? Q11 Which of the following loan limits for Agriculture classification are correct? Q12 Loans to FPOs/FPCs undertaking farming with assured marketing of their produce at a pre-determined price are eligible for classification as Farm Credit up to: Q13 Which of the following is NOT eligible to be classified under "Ancillary Services" in the Agriculture category? Q14 For the purpose of priority sector classification, a "Small Farmer" is defined as a farmer with a landholding of: Q15 Loans to FPOs/FPCs can be reckoned towards the "Small and Marginal Farmers" (SMF) sub-target provided that the land-holding share of SMFs in the FPO is not less than: Q16 All loans to units in the Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) sector are eligible for classification under which priority sector category? Q17 Overdrafts extended to Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account holders are categorized as lending to: Q18 Regarding Export Credit, which of the following is correct? Q19 Regarding the monitoring of Priority Sector Lending Targets: Q20 If a bank reports a shortfall of 8 percentage points in its overall PSL target, the interest rate on its RIDF contribution will be: Q21 Banks are prohibited from levying loan-related and ad hoc service charges on eligible priority sector loans up to: Q22 Which of the following statements regarding Common Guidelines is incorrect?