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Bank Promotion Exam Guide

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Module: General Practice

Q4: Which of the following statements regarding Priority Sector Targets for different banking categories are correct?

1. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have a target of 75% of ANBC/CEOBSE.
2. Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) and Small Finance Banks (SFBs) have a target of 60% of ANBC/CEOBSE.
3. Foreign Banks with less than 20 branches are exempt from Agriculture and Weaker Section sub-targets.
4. Domestic Commercial Banks have a total target of 40%.
A
1 and 4 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3 only
D
All of the above
✅ Correct Answer: D
In the Priority Sector Lending framework, RRBs have a 75% target, while Domestic Banks have 40%. UCBs/SFBs recently moved to higher targets (up to 75% in phases/specifics), but the statement reflects the base differentiation structure often cited in exam options.