Latest Ibps Rrb question papers, test pattern and Placement papers 27.Jul.2024

Q1. Which Committee Recommended The Setting Up Of Rrbs?

The Narasimham Working Group during the tenure of PM Indira Gandhi’s government.

Q2. What Is The Total Number Of Rrbs In India?

As on 31st March 2015, there are 56 RRBs in India – Source: RBI’s website

Q3. Which Indian States Do Not Have Any Rrb As Of Now?

Sikkim and Goa

Q4. Which Was The First Rrb To Be Established?

Prathama Bank sponsored by Syndicate Bank. In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh

Q5. In Which Year Was The First Rrb Established?

Year 1975

Q6. Which Is The Largest Rrb In Terms Of Branch Network, Staff Strength And Area Of Operation?

Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank, Sponsored by Central Bank of India

Q7. What Was The Primary Objective Behind Setting Up Of Rrbs?

To provide sufficient banking and credit facility for agriculture and other rural sectors and thereby include rural areas into economic mainstream.

Q8. What Is Ownership Structure Of Rrbs?

Central Government-50%, State Government- 15% and Sponsor Banks- 35%.

Q9. What Are The Activities That Can Be Conducted By Rrbs?

  • Granting of lo and advances to small and marginal farmers and agricultural labourers, whether individually or in groups, and to co-operative societies, agricultural processing societies, co-operative farming societies, primarily for agricultural purposes or for agricultural operations and other related purposes.
  • Granting of lo and advances to artis, small entrepreneurs and persons of small me engaged in trade, commerce and industry or other productive activities within its area of co-operation and
  • Accepting deposits.

Q10. What Are The Sources Of Fund For Rrb?

Sponsor Bank, short term and medium term lo from NABARD. Other sources are – SIDBI and Client Deposits.

Q11. Which Entity Exercises Regulatory Control Over Rrbs?

NABARD

Q12. How Much Is The Geographical Area Of Operation Of Rrbs?

The area of operation of RRBs is limited to the area as notified by Government of India covering one or more districts in the State.