GK Quiz On Banking and Finance: How Well Do You Know India’s Financial System? Test Your Knowledge With These Questions
Test your knowledge with this GK quiz covering progressive taxation, banking instruments, World Bank borrowers, Indian banking history, primary markets, GAAR and key financial concepts.
While we study and prepare for an exam, the top most subject priority is always General Knowledge. But did you know that general knowledge is just not about history, science and geography. It is also about banking taxation and financial markets. To know about these things is a matter of skill. For competitive exams, it is of great importance.
Here, we have compiled a GK quiz on progressive taxation, banking instruments, the World Bank, the Indian financial past, stock markets, and currency printing.
Each question comes with options, the correct answer, and a brief explanation to help you understand and clear the concept! Test your knowledge, check your answers, and see how much you know about the basic fundamentals of India's banking and finance system!
1) Which of the following statements best describes a progressive tax system?
A: The tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases
B: The tax rate stays the same regardless of the taxable amount
C: The tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases
D: The tax rate is randomly determined
Answer: C: The tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases
Explanation: A progressive tax system charges higher tax rates as taxable income or wealth increases. This means people with higher taxable amounts generally pay a larger percentage as tax.
2) What was Collateralized Borrowing and Lending Obligation (CBLO) in the Indian money market before it was discontinued?
A: An export financing scheme requiring specific borrower obligations
B: A central bank facility for state government short-term lending
C: A CCIL-developed, RBI-approved money market instrument for collateralized borrowing and lending
D: A derivative instrument for trading in currency and commodity futures
Answer: C: A CCIL-developed, RBI-approved money market instrument for collateralized borrowing and lending
Explanation: CBLO was a money market instrument developed by CCIL and approved by RBI. It enabled institutions to borrow and lend funds against eligible collateral.
3) Which among the following is a balance sheet item of a bank and not an entry in the Profit and Loss account?
A: Interest expense on deposits
B: Interest earned on advances
C: Profit/loss on sale of assets
D: Deposits received from customers
Answer: D: Deposits received from customers
Explanation: Customer deposits are liabilities for a bank and appear on its balance sheet. Interest expenses, interest income and asset-sale profits are recorded in the Profit and Loss account.
4) Which are the top three country borrowers of the World Bank’s IBRD in fiscal 2025?
A: Brazil, Türkiye, Argentina
B: India, Indonesia, Colombia
C: Brazil, India, Mexico
D: India, Türkiye, Philippines
Answer: C: Brazil, India, Mexico
Explanation: Brazil, India and Mexico were the top three IBRD borrowers in fiscal 2025. IBRD provides loans and financial assistance mainly to middle-income and creditworthy countries.
5) What are the General Anti-Avoidance Rules?
A: GAAR is a set of rules aimed at curbing aggressive tax planning
B: GAAR is a set of rules aimed at curbing money laundering by Indians to foreign countries
C: GAAR is a set of rules aimed at regulating investments by Indians in foreign countries
D: GAAR is a set of rules aimed at regulating investments by foreigners in India
Answer: A: GAAR is a set of rules aimed at curbing aggressive tax planning
Explanation: GAAR gives tax authorities powers to examine arrangements mainly designed to obtain tax benefits. Its purpose is to prevent abusive or aggressive tax avoidance strategies.
6) Which among the following was the first bank purely managed by Indians?
A: Oudh Commercial Bank
B: Punjab National Bank
C: Bank of India
D: Allahabad Bank
Answer: B: Punjab National Bank
Explanation: Punjab National Bank was established in 1894 and is widely recognised as the first Indian bank managed entirely by Indians. It began operations in Lahore in 1895.
7) When investors buy securities directly from the company issuing them, then it is termed as ____:
A: Follow-on Public Offer
B: Initial Public Offering
C: Primary Market
D: Secondary Market
Answer: C: Primary Market
Explanation: The primary market is where new securities are issued and sold directly by companies or other issuers to investors. An IPO is one example of a primary market transaction.
Disclaimer: This quiz is intended for educational and exam-preparation purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, readers should verify information with official sources before relying on it.
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