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Module: General Practice

Q26: Which of the following statements regarding the monetary penalty for counterfeit notes are correct?

A penalty of ₹10,000 per instance is imposed for counterfeit notes detected in ATM dispensations.




A penalty of ₹10,000 per instance is imposed for wilful non-impounding of a detected counterfeit note.




The penalty for ATM dispensation also applies to White Label ATM Operators.
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All of the above
✅ Correct Answer: D
A ₹10,000 penalty applies to ATM dispensation and non-impounding.
The RBI Rules on Counterfeit Notes enforce this strict fine to ensure accountability.