Loans and Advances::(Useful for Certified credit officers( professionals) , Caiib also)) very important for bankers
1. ˜Credit Rating Agencies in India are regulated by: RBI
2. ˜CRISIL stands for: Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd.
3. ˜Deferred Payment Guarantee is : Guarantee issued
when payment by applicant of guarantee is to be made in installments over a period of time.
4. ˜If Break Even Point is high, it can be construed that the margin of safety is ____: Low.
5. ˜Long Term uses – 12; total Assets – 30; Long Term source 16; What is net working capital : 4
6. ˜On which one of the following assets, depreciation is applied on Straight line method: Computers.
7. ˜Projected Turnover is Rs.400 lacs, margin by promoter is Rs. 20 lacs. What is maximum bank
finance as per Annual Projected Turnover method: 80 lakhs.
8. ˜Rohit was a loanee of the branch and news has come that he has expired. On enquiry, it was
observed that he left some assets. Upto what extent the legal heirs are liable to the Bank? Legal heirs are
liable for the liabilities upto the assets inherited by them.
9. ˜The appraisal of Deferred Payment Guarantee is same as that of a) Demand Loan b) OD c) Term
Loan d) CC : Term Loan.
10. A cash credit account will be treated as NPA if the CC limit is not renewed within ___days from the
due date of renewal: 180 days.
11. A director of a bank wants to raise loan of Rs 10 lakh from his bank against Life Insurance Policy with
surrender value of more than Rs 15 lakh. What will be done?: Bank can sanction.
12. A firm is allowed a limit of Rs.1.40 lac at 30% margin. It wants to avail the limit fully. How much will
be the value of security : Rs.2 lac
13. A guarantee issued for a series of transactions is called: Continuing guarantee
14. A lady who has taken a demand loan against FD come to the branch and wants to add name of her
minor son, as joint a/c holder. What you will do?: Name can be added only after adjustment of the loan.
15. A letter of credit which is issued on request of the beneficiary in favour of his supplier: Back to Back
LC
16. A loan is given by the bank on hypothecation of stock to Mr. A. Bank receives seizure order from
State Govt. What should bank do?: Bank will first adjust its dues and surplus if any wilt be shared with
the Govt.
17. A loan was sanctioned against a vacant land. Subsequently a house was constructed at the site.
What security is available now to the bank? : Both
18. A minor was given loan. On attaining majority he acknowledges having taken loan and promises to
pay. Whether the loan can be recovered? : He can not ratify the contract. Hence recovery not possible.
19. A negotiating bank and issuing bank are allowed days each for scrutiny of documents drawn
under Letter of credit to ensure that documents are as per LC: 5 banking days each.
20. Age limit staff housing loan: 70 years;
21. An L/C is expiring on 10.05.2008. A commotion takes place in the area and bank could not open.
Under these circumstances can the LC be negotiated?: The L/C can not be negotiated because expiry date
of LC can not be extended if banks are closed for reasons beyond their control.
22. As per internal policy of certain banks, the net worth of a firm does not include: a. Paid up capital b.
Free Reserve c. Share Premium d. Equity received from Foreign Investor : Revaluation Reserves
23. Authorised capital is Rs.10 lac. Paid up capital Rs.6 lac. The loss of previous year is Rs.1 lac. Loss in
current year is Rs3 _ lac. The tangible net worth is : Rs.2 lac
24. Authorised capital= 10 lac, paid-up capital = 60%, loss during current year = 50000, loss last year =
2 lacs, what is the tangible net worth of the company? : 3.5 lac
25. Bailment of goods by a person to another person, to secure a loan is called : Pledge
26. Balance outstanding in a CC limit is Rs.9 lakh. Value of stock is Rs.5 lakhs. It is in doubtfUl for more
than two years as on 31 March 2012. What is the amount of provision to be made on 31-03-2013?: Rs.9
lakhs (100% of liability as account is doubtful for more than 3 years)
27. Balance Sheet of a firm indicates which of the following – Balance Sheet indicates what a firm
owes and what a firm owns as on a particular date.
28. Bank limit for working capital based on turn over method: 20% of the projected sales turnover
accepted by Banks
29. Banks are required to declare their financial results quarterly as per provisions of : SEBI
30. Banks are required to maintain -a margin of ___ for issuing Guarantee favouring stock exchange on
behalf of share Brokers.
31. Banks are required to obtain audited financial papers from non corporate borrowers for granting
working capital limit of: Rs.25 lakh &above
32. Banks provide term loans and deferred payment guarantee to finance capital assets like plant and
machinery. What is the difference between these two: Outlay of funds.
33. Benchmark Current Ratio under turn over method is: 1.25
34. Break Even Point: No profit no loss. ( TR-TC=Zero)
35. Calculate Debt Equity ratio – Debenture – Rs 200, capital 50; reserves – 80; P& L account credit
balance – Rs 20: 4: 3 ( 200 divided by 150).
36. Calculate Net working capital– Total assets 1000; Long Term liabilities 400; Fixed assets, Intangible
assets and Non current assets (i.e. long term uses) Rs 350; What is net working capital : 400- 350= Rs
50
37. Calculate Tangible Net Worth: Land and building: 200 Lacs; Capital:80000 intangible asset:15000:
65,000
38. CALCULATION OF INTEREST IN LOAN ACCOUNT: MONTHLY
39. CARE stands for : Credit Analysis & Research Ltd
40. Cash Budget method is used for sanctioning working capital limits to : Seasonal Industries
41. CC limit Rs 4 lacs. Stock 6 lacs. Margin 25% . What is drawing power? : NOTIONAL - 4.5 lacs, BUT
ACTUAL Rs. 4 LAC.
42. Central Registry of Securitization Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI) is a
government company licensed under Section 25 of the Companies Act, has been incorporated to operate
and maintain the Central Registry under the provisions of _____: SARFAESI Act 2002.
43. CIBIL is the agency that provides information to the member banks on (i) Credit Rating (ii)
Information on credit History: Information on Credit History of borrowers
44. Contribution means : profit + fixed cost
45. Current Assets 600, Long Term sources - 600, Total Assests1000, what is NWC and Current Ratio: CR
1.5 : 1; NWC = 200 .
46. Current Liabilities are those liabilities which are to be paid: within one Year
47. Current Ratio = 2:1, Net working Capital=60000, What is the Current Liability of the firm? : 60000
48. Current ratio indicates: Liquidity of the firm (ability of a firm to pay current liabilities in time)
49. Current Ratio is 1.33:1, Current Assets is 100, what will be the amount of Current Liability: 75 lakhs
50. Debt Equity Ratio indicates: Long term solvency or capital structure of the firm.
51. Debt Securitization refers to: Conversion of receivables into debt instruments.
52. Debt Service coverage ratio is used for: Sanction of Term Loans
53. Deferred Payment guarantee is: Financial Guarantee
54. Deferred payment guarantee issued by a bank is a : Contingent Liability.
55. Difference between Long Term Source and Long Term Use is called: Net Working capital.
56. DSCR indicates: Ability of firm to repay term loan instalments
57. DSCR is for evaluating: Term Loan repayment-surplus generating capacity.
58. Duty of confirming bank: Only to verify the genuineness of L/C.
59. Equitable Mortgage is created by deposit of title deeds with bank at – (a) any where in India; (b)
state capital; (c) only at Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkatta; (d) Any place notified by state government for this
purpose: Correct answer is (d).
60. Excess of current liability over current assets means the firm may face difficulties in meeting its
financial obligations in short term.
61. Expand CRILC: Central Repository of Information on large credits.
62. Expand IRR : Internal Rate of Return
63. Finance for construction of road and port is classified as: Infrastructure Finance.
64. For ascertaining that a firm will be able to generate sufficient profit to repay instalments of term
loan, which ratio is computed?: Debt Service Coverage Ratio
65. For assessing Fund Based Working Capital limit for MSME upto _______Turnover method is followed
under Nayak committee: Rs.5 crore.
66. For classification of assets in consortium accounts, which of the following is to be considered?: In
consortium accounts, each bank will classify the account as per its record of recovery.
67. For Takeover of accounts from other Banks, the account copies of all the borrower accounts with the
present bankers / financial institution shall be obtained at least for the last ______: 12 months.
68. Formation of consortium, when essential : When bank touches its exposure ceiling
69. Full form of DSCR: Debt Service coverage ratio;
70. Gold is pledged with bank as security for a Bank Guarantee by a borrower. Bank Guarantee stands
expired. Whether a temporary overdraft availed by the borrower which is overdue can be got adjusted by
selling the Gold held as security for issue of guarantee: Yes, because Bankers lien is a general lien and is
an implied pledge. Further, the Gold was deposited in the ordinary course of business.
71. Green field project is related to : setting up new projects
72. Guarantee issued by a bank in favour of Custom department that party will fulfill export obligation for
availing exemption from custom duty regarding tax. Such guarantee is called: Financial Guarantee
73. Guarantee issued by a bank which is still outstanding is shown in the Balance Sheet as: Contingent
Liability.
74. Guarantors Liability: Recall the a/c and cause demand against the borrower and guarantor. Balance
in guarantor's SB a/c cannot be appropriated directly.
75. Holiday period given for repayment of installements in a loan is termed as: Moratorium period
76. How DSCR is calculated?: (Profitafter tax + Depreciation + Interest on Term Loan) divided by (Annual
instalment of term loan+ interest on term loan)
77. How much additional risk weight has been provided on restructured loans?: 25%
78. Hypothecation can be converted to pledge by: taking possession with the consent of the borrower.
79. Hypothecation described under SARFEASI Act.
80. If a businessman start a business with a Capital investment of Rs.3,00,000/- and withdraw
Rs.25,000/- later. If Net Profit is Rs.1,20,000/- and income tax paid thereon is Rs.30,000/-, what is the
position of capital account (net worth) at the end of the year – 395000; 365000; 360000; nil:
Rs.3,65,000/-
81. If a LC contains a clause "about" regarding the amount and quantity of goods, how much tolerance is
permitted?: 10%
82. If current ratio is 2:1, net working capital is Rs 20,000, current asset will be: Rs 40,000
83. If debtors are Rs 4 lac, annual sale is 60 lac, what is the Debt collection period: 0.8 months
84. If Debtors velocity ratio increases, it means debt collection period has increased or sales have
decreased.
85. If documents are to be presented in about July month: these can be presented within 5 days before
or 5 days after.
86. If in a Guarantee issued is silent, what will be the limitation period: 3 yrs and in case of Govt
guarantee it is 30 years.
87. If in a LC words around is written with date then variation of is allowed in the period: +/- 5 calendar
days
88. If limit is 3 lacs, margin is 25% what should be stock to avail full limit?: Rs4 lac
89. If on a letter of credit it is not mentioned whether it is revocable or irrevocable, then as UCPDC 600, it
will be treated as : Irrevocable LC
90. If on a Letter of Credit, date is mentioned as "end of the month", then as per UCPDC 600, it will
mean: 21st to last day of the month.
91. If stock statement is not submitted for 3 months from its due date and DP is allowed on the basis of
old stock report, then the account will be considered NPA after:90 days
92. If the projected sale of a-small (manufacturing) enterprise is Rs 80 lakh, margin available with the
borrower is Rs 4 lakh, then as per turnover method, working capital limit will be: Rs 16 lakh.
93. If working capital limit to a borrower is Rs 10 crore and above, then as per RBI guidelines, the loan
component should be at least: as per bank's discretion.(earlier it used to be 80%).
94. In a company, the registration of charges is required for: a)loan against FD b)lien on Govt Securities
c) assignment of Book Debts d) lien on Shares : Book Debts
95. In A current account OD of Rs. 12000 is made. The FDR has become due later on if the right of
appropriation can be used. The borrower has objected that he never requested for overdraft, hence
payment can not be appropriated. The customer is right.
96. In a letter of credit, it is written that documents can be negotiated about 30th June. In this case, the
documents can be negotiated: Before or after 5 clays of 30th June.
97. In case of a loan under consortium, each bank can have Maximum working capital limit of Rs-No
rule in this regard. Rules of consortium to be framed by members of consortium.
98. In case of loan given by more than one bank under a consortium, how the asset classification is done
by various banks?: Each bank will classify the account based on its record of recovery.
99. In case of revaluation of fixed assets, what percentage of revaluation reserve will be added to Tier
II capital of the bank?: 45%
100. In Letter Of Credit jmporter is called: Opener of Letter of Credit
101. In project finance, Debt Equity Ratio requirement for other than Infrastructure finance is: 2:1
102. In respect of a project report, the feasibility which is given least importance by the preparers of the
report, but very important for a banker is : a) Commercial b) Technical c) economic d) financial Ans: C
103. In the Balance Sheet of a bank, Contingent Liabilities are shown as: footnote to the Balance Sheet.
104. In the case of advance to a limited company for purchase of vehicle, the charge is registered with
Regional Transport Authority in addition to registration of charge with. Registrar of Companies. Why this is
done?:So that borrower can not sell the vehicle without intimation to the bank
105. Interest rate on advances is related to – Bank rate; Base Rate; PLR: MCLR Rate
106. Limit sanctioned Rs 5 lac; Stock Rs 6 lac; Margin 25%; What will be Drawing power: Rs 4.5 lac
107. Loan Delivery System is not applicable to: a) Loan to Soft ware industry b) export credit: export
credit
108. Loan Delivery System suggested by Rashid Mani Committee is applicable on borrowers with working
capital limits of: Rs 10 crore and above
109. Loan is in the name of A&B. Both have signed documents. A signs the Balance Confirmation but B
does not. In this case limitation will extend against: both
110. Lorry Receipts issued by Transport Operators approved by IBA are preferred. The reason is the
Transport Operators will take care of: Carriers Risk.
111. Stand by LC is just like : Financial guarantee (A guarantee of payment issued by a bank on behalf of a
client that is used as "payment of last resort" should the client fail to fulfill a contractual commitment with
a third party. Standby letters of credit are created as a sign of good faith in business transactions, and are
proof of a buyer's credit quality and repayment abilities)
112. Standard Score under CIBIL: 300 to 900
113. Stock Audit is required in respect of loans of : Rs.1.00 crore & above
114. Subordinate Debt is shown as part of in the Balance Sheet of a bank: Other Liabilities and
Provisions
115. Tangible Net Worth (TNW) is calculated as: Total paid up capital + Reserves – Intangible Assets.
116. The appraisal of deferred payment guarantee is similar to term loan: The difference is outlay of funds.
117. THE APPRAISAL OF DEFERRED PAYMENT GUARANTEE IS SIMILAR TO: TERM LOAN
118. The Audited Balance sheet for the latest financial year is to be obtained within ______ to finalise
credit rating and re-fix interest accordingly: 6 months.
119. The Bank did not disclose all material facts regarding loan to the guarantor while obtaining
guarantee. Can guarantor escape liability?: Guarantor cannot escape from his liability as it is not
necessary to disclose all the materials facts with regards to the loan.
120. The Borrower has to bring funds as his contribution for loan from: Long term Sources
121. The charge on stocks is created by: Hypothecation ( also by pledge or lien)
122. The concept of Base Rate is not applicable in the case of: Loan against Bank’s own deposit
123. The limitations of financial statements are : only quantitative not qualitative.
124. The long term liability to tangible net worth ratio implies : Long term solvency of the firm .
125. The main distinction between Hypothecation and Pledge is on accountof : Possession
126. The Meaning of Debtor Velocity Ratio is: Cycle of Debt Collection Period
127. The procedure used for ascertaining Customers Credit worth is called: Credit Rating
128. Time Limit for registration of equitable mortgage with CERSAI: 30 days from date of deposit of
title deeds. (Normally 30days and then delay can be condoned up to 30days on payment of penalty).
129. To improve Current Ratio of 2:1, what has to be done? a) Recover cash from Receivables b) Cash
sales c) Decrease the Bills payables.
130. Total Indebtedness Ratio is represented by: Total outside liabilities divided by Tangible Net Worth
131. What is "pari passu" means: Sharing in the ratio of outstanding.
132. What is a Break even point-The level of sales at which a firm does not earn any profit and does not
incur any loss.
133. What is cash loss : net loss before depreciation (Net loss minus depreciation)
134. What is Deffered Payment Guarantee?: Guarantee issued when payment by applicant of
guarantee is to be made in instalments over a period of time.
135. What is Mortgage? Transfer of interest in specific immovable property to secure an existing
or future debt.
136. What is nature of Banker's Lien?: It is implied pledge because Banker can dispose-off the goods after
giving notice to the borrower.
137. What is Pari Passu charge?: In case of consortium advance sale proceeds of security will be
shared among banks in proportion to their outstanding.
138. What is Real Rate of Interest?: Prevailing interest rate minus inflation rate
139. What is the meaning of Group in Exposure Norms: Commonality of management & Effective Control
140. What is the relationship between bank and customers in case of overdraft?: Creditor and Debtor
141. What is the risk weight for Personal Loans? 125%
142. What is the risk weight for Unrated companies?: 100%
143. What is the type of liability for the bank on account of issue of Bank Guarantee?: Contingent Liability
144. What type of bank gaurentee bank gives when a customer purchases a machine on instalment basis?:
Deferred Payment guarantee.
145. What type of Guarantee is Deffered Payment Guarantee: Financial Guarantee
146. What type of liability is represented by Bank Guarantee?: Contingent Liability and shown as a
footnote in the Balance Sheet.
147. What will be the tangible net worth if total assets are Rs 35 crore; total outside liability Rs 30 crore;
intangible assets Rs 3 crore: Rs 2 crore
148. What will happen in case of negative working capital limit: Current Liabilities are more than
Current Assets
149. Which is not a Credit Rating Agency – CRISIL, CARE, SMERA, ICRA, CIBIL: CIBIL
150. Which is not found in operating expenses statement of P&L statement - Salaries, Rent, Power: Power
151. Which is not included in Contingent liability – Bank Guarantee; Letter of Credit; Forward Contract;
Bills Payable: Bills payable
152. Which of the following is a contingent liability – deposits, borrowings, capital, guarantee: Bank
Guarantee
153. Which of the following is a Credit Information company – CIBIL, FIMDA, AMFI, CRISIL: CRISIL
154. Which of the following is part of the Solvency Ratios: debt equity ratio.
155. Which of the following represent Debt Service Coverage Ratio: (Net Profit after tax + Depreciation
+ Interest on Term loan) divided by (Annual instalment of term loan + interest on term loan)
156. Which of the items will not be an asset in banks bal sheet: Advances/Fixed Asset / Deposits :
Deposits
157. Which one of following is credit information company?: Equifax
158. Which system replaced Benchmark Prime Lending rate in banks: Base Rate
159. While arriving Drawing Power for financing against book debts, only Book Debts _____and below are
to be taken in to consideration. (other than MSME advances): 90 days
160. While doing Project Appraisal, sensitivity analysis is useful for: Viability and sustainability of project.
161. While financing for TL, Bank should look for the ability of the firm to generate the income to service
the debt
162. While granting loans to a partnership, banks generally insist that the firm should be registered
whereas registration of a partnership firm is optional. What is the reason for the same?: An
unregistered firm can not sue its debtors for recovery of its dues whereas other can sue the
firm for recovery of their dues
163. While undertaking technical appraisal, the following is not considered: cost of production and sales (it
is used for economic viability).
164. Who is bound to file particulars of charge with the Registrar of Companies under MCA 21, when a
company creates charge of somebody on its movable or immovable property except by way of
pledge?: officials of the company.
165. Why banks do not grant loan to a minor?: A minor is not competent to contract Therefore, Ioan given
to a minor can not be recovered.
166. Why banks ensure that charge created on any asset of the company should be registered with ROC
within stipulated period?: If charge is not registered, bank will become unsecured creditor.
167. Why banks prefer financing of bills?: because the advance is self liquidating
168. Why fund flow statement is taken from the borrower?: To know sources from where funds have been
raised and how funds have been utilized and to know changes in net working capital position.
169. Why loan against Partly Paid Shares are not preferred by banks?: Because partly paid shares
represent contingent liability. In case company makes demand and the borrower does not pay the
amount then the bank will have to pay the amount otherwise share may be forfeited. Moreover it is
prohibited by RBI
170. Working capital requirement of a firm is required to be met through : Short term sources and surplus
1. ˜Credit Rating Agencies in India are regulated by: RBI
2. ˜CRISIL stands for: Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd.
3. ˜Deferred Payment Guarantee is : Guarantee issued
when payment by applicant of guarantee is to be made in installments over a period of time.
4. ˜If Break Even Point is high, it can be construed that the margin of safety is ____: Low.
5. ˜Long Term uses – 12; total Assets – 30; Long Term source 16; What is net working capital : 4
6. ˜On which one of the following assets, depreciation is applied on Straight line method: Computers.
7. ˜Projected Turnover is Rs.400 lacs, margin by promoter is Rs. 20 lacs. What is maximum bank
finance as per Annual Projected Turnover method: 80 lakhs.
8. ˜Rohit was a loanee of the branch and news has come that he has expired. On enquiry, it was
observed that he left some assets. Upto what extent the legal heirs are liable to the Bank? Legal heirs are
liable for the liabilities upto the assets inherited by them.
9. ˜The appraisal of Deferred Payment Guarantee is same as that of a) Demand Loan b) OD c) Term
Loan d) CC : Term Loan.
10. A cash credit account will be treated as NPA if the CC limit is not renewed within ___days from the
due date of renewal: 180 days.
11. A director of a bank wants to raise loan of Rs 10 lakh from his bank against Life Insurance Policy with
surrender value of more than Rs 15 lakh. What will be done?: Bank can sanction.
12. A firm is allowed a limit of Rs.1.40 lac at 30% margin. It wants to avail the limit fully. How much will
be the value of security : Rs.2 lac
13. A guarantee issued for a series of transactions is called: Continuing guarantee
14. A lady who has taken a demand loan against FD come to the branch and wants to add name of her
minor son, as joint a/c holder. What you will do?: Name can be added only after adjustment of the loan.
15. A letter of credit which is issued on request of the beneficiary in favour of his supplier: Back to Back
LC
16. A loan is given by the bank on hypothecation of stock to Mr. A. Bank receives seizure order from
State Govt. What should bank do?: Bank will first adjust its dues and surplus if any wilt be shared with
the Govt.
17. A loan was sanctioned against a vacant land. Subsequently a house was constructed at the site.
What security is available now to the bank? : Both
18. A minor was given loan. On attaining majority he acknowledges having taken loan and promises to
pay. Whether the loan can be recovered? : He can not ratify the contract. Hence recovery not possible.
19. A negotiating bank and issuing bank are allowed days each for scrutiny of documents drawn
under Letter of credit to ensure that documents are as per LC: 5 banking days each.
20. Age limit staff housing loan: 70 years;
21. An L/C is expiring on 10.05.2008. A commotion takes place in the area and bank could not open.
Under these circumstances can the LC be negotiated?: The L/C can not be negotiated because expiry date
of LC can not be extended if banks are closed for reasons beyond their control.
22. As per internal policy of certain banks, the net worth of a firm does not include: a. Paid up capital b.
Free Reserve c. Share Premium d. Equity received from Foreign Investor : Revaluation Reserves
23. Authorised capital is Rs.10 lac. Paid up capital Rs.6 lac. The loss of previous year is Rs.1 lac. Loss in
current year is Rs3 _ lac. The tangible net worth is : Rs.2 lac
24. Authorised capital= 10 lac, paid-up capital = 60%, loss during current year = 50000, loss last year =
2 lacs, what is the tangible net worth of the company? : 3.5 lac
25. Bailment of goods by a person to another person, to secure a loan is called : Pledge
26. Balance outstanding in a CC limit is Rs.9 lakh. Value of stock is Rs.5 lakhs. It is in doubtfUl for more
than two years as on 31 March 2012. What is the amount of provision to be made on 31-03-2013?: Rs.9
lakhs (100% of liability as account is doubtful for more than 3 years)
27. Balance Sheet of a firm indicates which of the following – Balance Sheet indicates what a firm
owes and what a firm owns as on a particular date.
28. Bank limit for working capital based on turn over method: 20% of the projected sales turnover
accepted by Banks
29. Banks are required to declare their financial results quarterly as per provisions of : SEBI
30. Banks are required to maintain -a margin of ___ for issuing Guarantee favouring stock exchange on
behalf of share Brokers.
31. Banks are required to obtain audited financial papers from non corporate borrowers for granting
working capital limit of: Rs.25 lakh &above
32. Banks provide term loans and deferred payment guarantee to finance capital assets like plant and
machinery. What is the difference between these two: Outlay of funds.
33. Benchmark Current Ratio under turn over method is: 1.25
34. Break Even Point: No profit no loss. ( TR-TC=Zero)
35. Calculate Debt Equity ratio – Debenture – Rs 200, capital 50; reserves – 80; P& L account credit
balance – Rs 20: 4: 3 ( 200 divided by 150).
36. Calculate Net working capital– Total assets 1000; Long Term liabilities 400; Fixed assets, Intangible
assets and Non current assets (i.e. long term uses) Rs 350; What is net working capital : 400- 350= Rs
50
37. Calculate Tangible Net Worth: Land and building: 200 Lacs; Capital:80000 intangible asset:15000:
65,000
38. CALCULATION OF INTEREST IN LOAN ACCOUNT: MONTHLY
39. CARE stands for : Credit Analysis & Research Ltd
40. Cash Budget method is used for sanctioning working capital limits to : Seasonal Industries
41. CC limit Rs 4 lacs. Stock 6 lacs. Margin 25% . What is drawing power? : NOTIONAL - 4.5 lacs, BUT
ACTUAL Rs. 4 LAC.
42. Central Registry of Securitization Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI) is a
government company licensed under Section 25 of the Companies Act, has been incorporated to operate
and maintain the Central Registry under the provisions of _____: SARFAESI Act 2002.
43. CIBIL is the agency that provides information to the member banks on (i) Credit Rating (ii)
Information on credit History: Information on Credit History of borrowers
44. Contribution means : profit + fixed cost
45. Current Assets 600, Long Term sources - 600, Total Assests1000, what is NWC and Current Ratio: CR
1.5 : 1; NWC = 200 .
46. Current Liabilities are those liabilities which are to be paid: within one Year
47. Current Ratio = 2:1, Net working Capital=60000, What is the Current Liability of the firm? : 60000
48. Current ratio indicates: Liquidity of the firm (ability of a firm to pay current liabilities in time)
49. Current Ratio is 1.33:1, Current Assets is 100, what will be the amount of Current Liability: 75 lakhs
50. Debt Equity Ratio indicates: Long term solvency or capital structure of the firm.
51. Debt Securitization refers to: Conversion of receivables into debt instruments.
52. Debt Service coverage ratio is used for: Sanction of Term Loans
53. Deferred Payment guarantee is: Financial Guarantee
54. Deferred payment guarantee issued by a bank is a : Contingent Liability.
55. Difference between Long Term Source and Long Term Use is called: Net Working capital.
56. DSCR indicates: Ability of firm to repay term loan instalments
57. DSCR is for evaluating: Term Loan repayment-surplus generating capacity.
58. Duty of confirming bank: Only to verify the genuineness of L/C.
59. Equitable Mortgage is created by deposit of title deeds with bank at – (a) any where in India; (b)
state capital; (c) only at Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkatta; (d) Any place notified by state government for this
purpose: Correct answer is (d).
60. Excess of current liability over current assets means the firm may face difficulties in meeting its
financial obligations in short term.
61. Expand CRILC: Central Repository of Information on large credits.
62. Expand IRR : Internal Rate of Return
63. Finance for construction of road and port is classified as: Infrastructure Finance.
64. For ascertaining that a firm will be able to generate sufficient profit to repay instalments of term
loan, which ratio is computed?: Debt Service Coverage Ratio
65. For assessing Fund Based Working Capital limit for MSME upto _______Turnover method is followed
under Nayak committee: Rs.5 crore.
66. For classification of assets in consortium accounts, which of the following is to be considered?: In
consortium accounts, each bank will classify the account as per its record of recovery.
67. For Takeover of accounts from other Banks, the account copies of all the borrower accounts with the
present bankers / financial institution shall be obtained at least for the last ______: 12 months.
68. Formation of consortium, when essential : When bank touches its exposure ceiling
69. Full form of DSCR: Debt Service coverage ratio;
70. Gold is pledged with bank as security for a Bank Guarantee by a borrower. Bank Guarantee stands
expired. Whether a temporary overdraft availed by the borrower which is overdue can be got adjusted by
selling the Gold held as security for issue of guarantee: Yes, because Bankers lien is a general lien and is
an implied pledge. Further, the Gold was deposited in the ordinary course of business.
71. Green field project is related to : setting up new projects
72. Guarantee issued by a bank in favour of Custom department that party will fulfill export obligation for
availing exemption from custom duty regarding tax. Such guarantee is called: Financial Guarantee
73. Guarantee issued by a bank which is still outstanding is shown in the Balance Sheet as: Contingent
Liability.
74. Guarantors Liability: Recall the a/c and cause demand against the borrower and guarantor. Balance
in guarantor's SB a/c cannot be appropriated directly.
75. Holiday period given for repayment of installements in a loan is termed as: Moratorium period
76. How DSCR is calculated?: (Profitafter tax + Depreciation + Interest on Term Loan) divided by (Annual
instalment of term loan+ interest on term loan)
77. How much additional risk weight has been provided on restructured loans?: 25%
78. Hypothecation can be converted to pledge by: taking possession with the consent of the borrower.
79. Hypothecation described under SARFEASI Act.
80. If a businessman start a business with a Capital investment of Rs.3,00,000/- and withdraw
Rs.25,000/- later. If Net Profit is Rs.1,20,000/- and income tax paid thereon is Rs.30,000/-, what is the
position of capital account (net worth) at the end of the year – 395000; 365000; 360000; nil:
Rs.3,65,000/-
81. If a LC contains a clause "about" regarding the amount and quantity of goods, how much tolerance is
permitted?: 10%
82. If current ratio is 2:1, net working capital is Rs 20,000, current asset will be: Rs 40,000
83. If debtors are Rs 4 lac, annual sale is 60 lac, what is the Debt collection period: 0.8 months
84. If Debtors velocity ratio increases, it means debt collection period has increased or sales have
decreased.
85. If documents are to be presented in about July month: these can be presented within 5 days before
or 5 days after.
86. If in a Guarantee issued is silent, what will be the limitation period: 3 yrs and in case of Govt
guarantee it is 30 years.
87. If in a LC words around is written with date then variation of is allowed in the period: +/- 5 calendar
days
88. If limit is 3 lacs, margin is 25% what should be stock to avail full limit?: Rs4 lac
89. If on a letter of credit it is not mentioned whether it is revocable or irrevocable, then as UCPDC 600, it
will be treated as : Irrevocable LC
90. If on a Letter of Credit, date is mentioned as "end of the month", then as per UCPDC 600, it will
mean: 21st to last day of the month.
91. If stock statement is not submitted for 3 months from its due date and DP is allowed on the basis of
old stock report, then the account will be considered NPA after:90 days
92. If the projected sale of a-small (manufacturing) enterprise is Rs 80 lakh, margin available with the
borrower is Rs 4 lakh, then as per turnover method, working capital limit will be: Rs 16 lakh.
93. If working capital limit to a borrower is Rs 10 crore and above, then as per RBI guidelines, the loan
component should be at least: as per bank's discretion.(earlier it used to be 80%).
94. In a company, the registration of charges is required for: a)loan against FD b)lien on Govt Securities
c) assignment of Book Debts d) lien on Shares : Book Debts
95. In A current account OD of Rs. 12000 is made. The FDR has become due later on if the right of
appropriation can be used. The borrower has objected that he never requested for overdraft, hence
payment can not be appropriated. The customer is right.
96. In a letter of credit, it is written that documents can be negotiated about 30th June. In this case, the
documents can be negotiated: Before or after 5 clays of 30th June.
97. In case of a loan under consortium, each bank can have Maximum working capital limit of Rs-No
rule in this regard. Rules of consortium to be framed by members of consortium.
98. In case of loan given by more than one bank under a consortium, how the asset classification is done
by various banks?: Each bank will classify the account based on its record of recovery.
99. In case of revaluation of fixed assets, what percentage of revaluation reserve will be added to Tier
II capital of the bank?: 45%
100. In Letter Of Credit jmporter is called: Opener of Letter of Credit
101. In project finance, Debt Equity Ratio requirement for other than Infrastructure finance is: 2:1
102. In respect of a project report, the feasibility which is given least importance by the preparers of the
report, but very important for a banker is : a) Commercial b) Technical c) economic d) financial Ans: C
103. In the Balance Sheet of a bank, Contingent Liabilities are shown as: footnote to the Balance Sheet.
104. In the case of advance to a limited company for purchase of vehicle, the charge is registered with
Regional Transport Authority in addition to registration of charge with. Registrar of Companies. Why this is
done?:So that borrower can not sell the vehicle without intimation to the bank
105. Interest rate on advances is related to – Bank rate; Base Rate; PLR: MCLR Rate
106. Limit sanctioned Rs 5 lac; Stock Rs 6 lac; Margin 25%; What will be Drawing power: Rs 4.5 lac
107. Loan Delivery System is not applicable to: a) Loan to Soft ware industry b) export credit: export
credit
108. Loan Delivery System suggested by Rashid Mani Committee is applicable on borrowers with working
capital limits of: Rs 10 crore and above
109. Loan is in the name of A&B. Both have signed documents. A signs the Balance Confirmation but B
does not. In this case limitation will extend against: both
110. Lorry Receipts issued by Transport Operators approved by IBA are preferred. The reason is the
Transport Operators will take care of: Carriers Risk.
111. Stand by LC is just like : Financial guarantee (A guarantee of payment issued by a bank on behalf of a
client that is used as "payment of last resort" should the client fail to fulfill a contractual commitment with
a third party. Standby letters of credit are created as a sign of good faith in business transactions, and are
proof of a buyer's credit quality and repayment abilities)
112. Standard Score under CIBIL: 300 to 900
113. Stock Audit is required in respect of loans of : Rs.1.00 crore & above
114. Subordinate Debt is shown as part of in the Balance Sheet of a bank: Other Liabilities and
Provisions
115. Tangible Net Worth (TNW) is calculated as: Total paid up capital + Reserves – Intangible Assets.
116. The appraisal of deferred payment guarantee is similar to term loan: The difference is outlay of funds.
117. THE APPRAISAL OF DEFERRED PAYMENT GUARANTEE IS SIMILAR TO: TERM LOAN
118. The Audited Balance sheet for the latest financial year is to be obtained within ______ to finalise
credit rating and re-fix interest accordingly: 6 months.
119. The Bank did not disclose all material facts regarding loan to the guarantor while obtaining
guarantee. Can guarantor escape liability?: Guarantor cannot escape from his liability as it is not
necessary to disclose all the materials facts with regards to the loan.
120. The Borrower has to bring funds as his contribution for loan from: Long term Sources
121. The charge on stocks is created by: Hypothecation ( also by pledge or lien)
122. The concept of Base Rate is not applicable in the case of: Loan against Bank’s own deposit
123. The limitations of financial statements are : only quantitative not qualitative.
124. The long term liability to tangible net worth ratio implies : Long term solvency of the firm .
125. The main distinction between Hypothecation and Pledge is on accountof : Possession
126. The Meaning of Debtor Velocity Ratio is: Cycle of Debt Collection Period
127. The procedure used for ascertaining Customers Credit worth is called: Credit Rating
128. Time Limit for registration of equitable mortgage with CERSAI: 30 days from date of deposit of
title deeds. (Normally 30days and then delay can be condoned up to 30days on payment of penalty).
129. To improve Current Ratio of 2:1, what has to be done? a) Recover cash from Receivables b) Cash
sales c) Decrease the Bills payables.
130. Total Indebtedness Ratio is represented by: Total outside liabilities divided by Tangible Net Worth
131. What is "pari passu" means: Sharing in the ratio of outstanding.
132. What is a Break even point-The level of sales at which a firm does not earn any profit and does not
incur any loss.
133. What is cash loss : net loss before depreciation (Net loss minus depreciation)
134. What is Deffered Payment Guarantee?: Guarantee issued when payment by applicant of
guarantee is to be made in instalments over a period of time.
135. What is Mortgage? Transfer of interest in specific immovable property to secure an existing
or future debt.
136. What is nature of Banker's Lien?: It is implied pledge because Banker can dispose-off the goods after
giving notice to the borrower.
137. What is Pari Passu charge?: In case of consortium advance sale proceeds of security will be
shared among banks in proportion to their outstanding.
138. What is Real Rate of Interest?: Prevailing interest rate minus inflation rate
139. What is the meaning of Group in Exposure Norms: Commonality of management & Effective Control
140. What is the relationship between bank and customers in case of overdraft?: Creditor and Debtor
141. What is the risk weight for Personal Loans? 125%
142. What is the risk weight for Unrated companies?: 100%
143. What is the type of liability for the bank on account of issue of Bank Guarantee?: Contingent Liability
144. What type of bank gaurentee bank gives when a customer purchases a machine on instalment basis?:
Deferred Payment guarantee.
145. What type of Guarantee is Deffered Payment Guarantee: Financial Guarantee
146. What type of liability is represented by Bank Guarantee?: Contingent Liability and shown as a
footnote in the Balance Sheet.
147. What will be the tangible net worth if total assets are Rs 35 crore; total outside liability Rs 30 crore;
intangible assets Rs 3 crore: Rs 2 crore
148. What will happen in case of negative working capital limit: Current Liabilities are more than
Current Assets
149. Which is not a Credit Rating Agency – CRISIL, CARE, SMERA, ICRA, CIBIL: CIBIL
150. Which is not found in operating expenses statement of P&L statement - Salaries, Rent, Power: Power
151. Which is not included in Contingent liability – Bank Guarantee; Letter of Credit; Forward Contract;
Bills Payable: Bills payable
152. Which of the following is a contingent liability – deposits, borrowings, capital, guarantee: Bank
Guarantee
153. Which of the following is a Credit Information company – CIBIL, FIMDA, AMFI, CRISIL: CRISIL
154. Which of the following is part of the Solvency Ratios: debt equity ratio.
155. Which of the following represent Debt Service Coverage Ratio: (Net Profit after tax + Depreciation
+ Interest on Term loan) divided by (Annual instalment of term loan + interest on term loan)
156. Which of the items will not be an asset in banks bal sheet: Advances/Fixed Asset / Deposits :
Deposits
157. Which one of following is credit information company?: Equifax
158. Which system replaced Benchmark Prime Lending rate in banks: Base Rate
159. While arriving Drawing Power for financing against book debts, only Book Debts _____and below are
to be taken in to consideration. (other than MSME advances): 90 days
160. While doing Project Appraisal, sensitivity analysis is useful for: Viability and sustainability of project.
161. While financing for TL, Bank should look for the ability of the firm to generate the income to service
the debt
162. While granting loans to a partnership, banks generally insist that the firm should be registered
whereas registration of a partnership firm is optional. What is the reason for the same?: An
unregistered firm can not sue its debtors for recovery of its dues whereas other can sue the
firm for recovery of their dues
163. While undertaking technical appraisal, the following is not considered: cost of production and sales (it
is used for economic viability).
164. Who is bound to file particulars of charge with the Registrar of Companies under MCA 21, when a
company creates charge of somebody on its movable or immovable property except by way of
pledge?: officials of the company.
165. Why banks do not grant loan to a minor?: A minor is not competent to contract Therefore, Ioan given
to a minor can not be recovered.
166. Why banks ensure that charge created on any asset of the company should be registered with ROC
within stipulated period?: If charge is not registered, bank will become unsecured creditor.
167. Why banks prefer financing of bills?: because the advance is self liquidating
168. Why fund flow statement is taken from the borrower?: To know sources from where funds have been
raised and how funds have been utilized and to know changes in net working capital position.
169. Why loan against Partly Paid Shares are not preferred by banks?: Because partly paid shares
represent contingent liability. In case company makes demand and the borrower does not pay the
amount then the bank will have to pay the amount otherwise share may be forfeited. Moreover it is
prohibited by RBI
170. Working capital requirement of a firm is required to be met through : Short term sources and surplus
