Prelims 2016 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.4

Prelims 2016Paper 1 (GS) • Q.4
PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)2016 • Q.4
Economic and Social Development

The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context?

1
Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.
2
Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards.
3
Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities.
2016 PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Syllabus Connection

Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.3: Money and Credit

Economics • Class 10Class 10 Understanding Economic Development

Ch.3: Money and Banking

Economics • Class 12Class 12 Macroeconomics

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