An important function of the Reserve Bank of India is to act as Government banker, agent and adviser. The Reserve Bank is agent of Central Government and of all State Governments in India excepting that of Jammu and Kashmir. State Government transactions are carried out by RBI in terms of the agreement entered into with the State Governments in terms of section 21 A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

Correct Option: C

An important function of the Reserve Bank of India is to act as Government banker, agent and adviser. The Reserve Bank is agent of Central Government and of all State Governments in India excepting that of Jammu and Kashmir. State Government transactions are carried out by RBI in terms of the agreement entered into with the State Governments in terms of section 21 A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

A universal bank participates in many kinds of banking activities and is both a commercial bank and an investment bank. Universal banks may offer credit, loans, deposits, asset management, investment advisory, payment processing, securities transactions, underwriting and financial analysis. Fiscal 2002 marked a turning point in the history of the ICICI group, as it witnessed the culmination of the ICICI group’s strategy of becoming an integrated financial services provider – the merger of ICICI Limited (ICICI) with ICICI Bank. The merger was a path-breaking initiative, which created India’s first “universal bank” and the second-largest bank in the country. As part of the reorganization, two of ICICI’s wholly-owned retail finance subsidiaries viz. ICICI Personal Financial Services Limited (ICICI PFS) and ICICI Capital Services Limited (ICICI Capital), were also merged with ICICI Bank, in order to integrate and consolidate the retail business.

Correct Option: B

A universal bank participates in many kinds of banking activities and is both a commercial bank and an investment bank. Universal banks may offer credit, loans, deposits, asset management, investment advisory, payment processing, securities transactions, underwriting and financial analysis. Fiscal 2002 marked a turning point in the history of the ICICI group, as it witnessed the culmination of the ICICI group’s strategy of becoming an integrated financial services provider – the merger of ICICI Limited (ICICI) with ICICI Bank. The merger was a path-breaking initiative, which created India’s first “universal bank” and the second-largest bank in the country. As part of the reorganization, two of ICICI’s wholly-owned retail finance subsidiaries viz. ICICI Personal Financial Services Limited (ICICI PFS) and ICICI Capital Services Limited (ICICI Capital), were also merged with ICICI Bank, in order to integrate and consolidate the retail business.

The Department of Posts, trading as India Post, is a government-operated postal system in India. Owing to its far-flung reach and its presence in remote areas, the Indian postal service is involved in other services such as small savings banking and financial services. The post office has offered and continues to offer various savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates, the Public Provident Fund, Savings Bank Accounts, Monthly Income Schemes, Senior Citizen Saving Schemes, and Time Deposit Accounts. Small savings accounts in rural post offices were a keystone to the department’s policy and the department had the largest number of savings accounts across the country.

Correct Option: D

The Department of Posts, trading as India Post, is a government-operated postal system in India. Owing to its far-flung reach and its presence in remote areas, the Indian postal service is involved in other services such as small savings banking and financial services. The post office has offered and continues to offer various savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates, the Public Provident Fund, Savings Bank Accounts, Monthly Income Schemes, Senior Citizen Saving Schemes, and Time Deposit Accounts. Small savings accounts in rural post offices were a keystone to the department’s policy and the department had the largest number of savings accounts across the country.

The Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) is an agency of the government of India, part of the Department of Financial Services of the Ministry of Finance to determine sickness of industrial companies and to assist in reviving those that may be viable and shutting down the others. It was established under the Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 (SICA). The board was set up in January 1987 and became functional as of 15 May 1987.

Correct Option: C

The Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) is an agency of the government of India, part of the Department of Financial Services of the Ministry of Finance to determine sickness of industrial companies and to assist in reviving those that may be viable and shutting down the others. It was established under the Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 (SICA). The board was set up in January 1987 and became functional as of 15 May 1987.

Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) is an integrated mining and resources producer of zinc, lead, silver and cadmium. It is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources PLC. HZL is the world’s second largest zinc producer. Hindustan Zinc Limited was incorporated from the erstwhile Metal Corporation of India on 10 January 1966 as a Public Sector Undertaking. In 2001 as part of the BJP Government’s anti-corruption drive, the company was put up for sale. In April 2002, Sterlite Opportunities and Ventures Limited (SOVL) made an open offer for acquisition of shares of the company; consequent to the disinvestment of Government of India’s (GOI) stake of 26% including management control to SOVL and acquired additional 20% of shares from public, pursuant to the SEBI Regulations 1997. In August 2003, SOVL acquired additional shares to the extent of 18.92% of the paid up capital from GOI in exercise of “call option” clause in the share holder’s agreement between GOI and SOVL.

Correct Option: A

Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) is an integrated mining and resources producer of zinc, lead, silver and cadmium. It is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources PLC. HZL is the world’s second largest zinc producer. Hindustan Zinc Limited was incorporated from the erstwhile Metal Corporation of India on 10 January 1966 as a Public Sector Undertaking. In 2001 as part of the BJP Government’s anti-corruption drive, the company was put up for sale. In April 2002, Sterlite Opportunities and Ventures Limited (SOVL) made an open offer for acquisition of shares of the company; consequent to the disinvestment of Government of India’s (GOI) stake of 26% including management control to SOVL and acquired additional 20% of shares from public, pursuant to the SEBI Regulations 1997. In August 2003, SOVL acquired additional shares to the extent of 18.92% of the paid up capital from GOI in exercise of “call option” clause in the share holder’s agreement between GOI and SOVL.