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PYQs on Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

14 PYQs from 2011–2026
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Prelims 2026

2 questions
EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
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Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

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2026 · Q88

Prelims 2026, question 88: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

Which one of the following correctly represents the three key sub-indices of the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

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EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Concept understanding
Tags:
Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit · Industrial Policy, Manufacturing and MSMEs
Related topics:
Industrial Policy, Manufacturing and MSMEs

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

2026 · Q93

Prelims 2026, question 93: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

Which of the following statements about M1xchange's role in Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing is/are correct ? 1. M1xchange provides collateral based loans to MSMEs. 2. M1xchange facilitates discounting of invoices and Bills of Exchange for MSMEs. 3. M1xchange functions as a credit rating agency for MSMEs. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Prelims 2023

1 question
EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
self-help groups and credit · Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit
Related topics:
Civil Society, NGOs, SHGs and Social Audit

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

2023 · Q74

Prelims 2023, question 74: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

Consider the following statements: 1. The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived. 2. In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that an individual member takes. 3. The Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Commercial Banks support SHGs. How many of the above statements are correct?

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Prelims 2021

1 question
EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Fact recall
Tags:
WaterCredit · Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit
Related topics:
Sustainable Transport, Buildings and Urban Systems

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

2021 · Q14

Prelims 2021, question 14: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

With reference to 'WaterCredit', consider the following statements: 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank. 3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Prelims 2019

1 question
EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Service Area Approach · Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit
Related topics:
Agricultural Credit, Rural Finance and Financial Inclusion

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2019 · Q61

Prelims 2019, question 61: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

The Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of

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Prelims 2017

1 question
EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
Tags:
Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit · Banking, Credit and Financial Inclusion

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2017 · Q29

Prelims 2017, question 29: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?

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Prelims 2016

3 questions
EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Connecting topics
Tags:
Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit · With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?
Related topics:
NBFCs, Cooperative Credit and Shadow Banking · Social Justice, Inclusion and Vulnerable Groups

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

2016 · Q26

Prelims 2016, question 26: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
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Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit · Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
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NBFCs, Cooperative Credit and Shadow Banking

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2016 · Q73

Prelims 2016, question 73: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at

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EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditMedium (editorial estimate)
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Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit · Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct?
Related topics:
Labour Markets, Wages and Informal Work · Social Justice, Inclusion and Vulnerable Groups

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2016 · Q76

Prelims 2016, question 76: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers. 2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme. 3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber's death. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2015

1 question
EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditEasy
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Single choice
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Fact recall
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Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit
2015 · Q1

Prelims 2015, question 1: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for

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Prelims 2014

1 question
EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditMedium
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Statement based
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Fact recall
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Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit
Related topics:
Welfare Delivery, DBT and Public Service Delivery
2014 · Q32

Prelims 2014, question 32: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas? 1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security benefits in their villages. 2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural areas to make deposits and withdrawals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2013

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EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditEasy
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
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Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit
Related topics:
Agricultural Credit, Rural Finance and Financial Inclusion
2013 · Q76

Prelims 2013, question 76: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to

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Prelims 2012

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EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditEasy
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Fact recall
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Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit
2012 · Q80

Prelims 2012, question 80: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is that

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Prelims 2011

1 question
EconomyBanking, Credit and Financial InclusionFinancial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to CreditMedium
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Statement based
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Concept understanding
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Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit
Related topics:
NBFCs, Cooperative Credit and Shadow Banking
2011 · Q38

Prelims 2011, question 38: Financial Inclusion, Priority Sector and Access to Credit

Microfinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income groups. This includes both the consumers and the self-employed. The service/services rendered under microfinance is/are: 1. Credit facilities 2. Savings facilities 3. Insurance facilities 4. Fund Transfer facilities Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

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