LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE
FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010
CO 5500 - INDIAN BANKING
Date : 29-10-10
Time : 9:00 - 12:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
SECTION – A
Answer ALL the questions:
(10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. Define banking.
2. What is a credit card?
3. Write a note on mobile banking?
4. What is the significance of crossing?
5. Briefly explain the concept of mutual funds.
6. Write a note on term deposit.
7. What is meant by “lender of the last resort”?
8. Write a note on venture capital.
9. What is unit banking?
10. What is the significance of material alteration of cheques?
SECTION – B
Answer any FIVE Questions
(5 x 8 = 40 marks)
11. Differentiate between a cheque and a bill of exchange.
12. Write the differences between debit card and credit card.
13. Explain the rule relating to Claytons case.
14. What is crossing of cheque? Explain the methods of crossing.
15. Briefly explain the secondary functions of commercial banks.
16. Briefly explain the various kinds of endorsements.
17. Write a note on merchant banking.
18. Briefly explain the function of control of credit by RBI.
SECTION – C
Answer any TWO Questions
(2 x 20 = 40 marks)
19. Banks have an important role to play in the economic development of a country. Discuss.
20. What are the different forms of advances given by commercial banks to their customers?
21. Discuss the general relationship between a banker and a customer.
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