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Q102: What requirement is specified for all Credit Institutions (CIs) regarding their membership with Credit Information Companies (CICs)?

A
CIs must become members of at least one CIC registered with the RBI.
B
CIs must become members of all the CICs registered with the RBI.
C
CIs must choose a single CIC to be their exclusive reporting partner.
D
CIs are only required to become members if their asset size exceeds a certain threshold.
✅ Correct Answer: B
The correct answer is B. A statutory provision and RBI directive explicitly mandate that all Credit Institutions (CIs) must become members of all the Credit Information Companies (CICs) registered with the RBI.
Currently, there are four such CICs in India.
Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they suggest partial membership, exclusivity, or threshold-based exemptions, all of which contradict the universal reporting mandate designed to prevent data fragmentation.