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Banking Awareness Quiz – Set 214(Banking Ombudsman)

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  1. Banking Ombudsman may award compensation not exceeding _____ to the complainant for mental agony and harassment. 
    A. 1 lakh
    B. 2 lakh
    C. 3 lakh
    D. 5 lakh
    E. None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    A. 1 lakh
    Explanation:
    Banking Ombudsman may award compensation not exceeding Rs. 1 lakh to the complainant for mental agony and harassment.

  2. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme is introduced under ________ of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
    A. Section 25 A
    B. Section 30 A
    C. Section 35 A
    D. Section 40 A
    E. None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    C. Section 35 A
    Explanation:
    The Banking Ombudsman Scheme is introduced under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

  3. Banking Ombudsman is a senior official appointed by the RBI to redress customer complaint specified under ______ of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006
    A. Clause 8
    B. Clause 7
    C. Clause 6
    D. Clause 5
    E. None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    A. Clause 8
    Explanation:
    Bank loans up to a limit of Rs. 5 crore per borrower for building social infrastructure for activities namely schools, health care facilities, drinking water facilities and sanitation facilities

  4. How many Banking Ombudsmen have been appointed?
    A. 10
    B. 18
    C. 15
    D. 20
    E. None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    D. 20
    Explanation:
    Total Banking Ombudsmen – 20

  5. Which are the banks covered under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006?
    A. Scheduled Commercial Banks
    B. Regional Rural Banks
    C. Scheduled Primary Co-operative Banks
    D. All of these
    E. None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    D. All of these
    Explanation:
    Scheduled Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Primary Co-operative Banks are the banks covered under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006

  6. The Banking Ombudsman charge ______ fee for filing and resolving customers’ complaints.
    A. Rs. 100
    B. Rs. 200
    C. Rs. 300
    D. Rs. 500
    E. No Fee
    Answer & Explanation
    E. No Fee
    Explanation:
    The Banking Ombudsman does not charge any fee for filing and resolving customers’ complaints.

  7. Is there any limit on the amount of compensation as specified in an Award?
    A. Rs. 10 lakh
    B. Rs. 18 lakh
    C. Rs. 15 lakh
    D. Rs. 20 lakh
    E. None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    D. Rs. 20 lakh
    Explanation:
    The amount, if any, to be paid by the bank to the complainant by way of compensation for any loss suffered by the complainant is limited to the amount arising directly out of the act or omission of the bank or Rs. 20 lakhs, whichever is lower.

  8. If the compensation sought from the Banking Ombudsman is beyond _____the Banking Ombudsman may reject a complaint at any stage.
    A. Rs. 5 lakh
    B. Rs. 10 lakh
    C. Rs. 15 lakh
    D. Rs. 20 lakh
    E. None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    D. Rs. 20 lakh
    Explanation:
    If the compensation sought from the Banking Ombudsman is beyond Rs. 20 lakh the Banking Ombudsman may reject a complaint at any stage.

  9. One can file the appeal against the award or decision of the Banking Ombudsman rejecting the complaint within ______ of the date of receipt of the Award
    A. 25 days
    B. 18 days
    C. 15 days
    D. 30 days
    E. None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    D. 30 days
    Explanation:
    One can file the appeal against the award or decision of the Banking Ombudsman rejecting the complaint within 3o days of the date of receipt of the Award

  10. If a complaint is not settled by an agreement within a period of ____ month, the Banking Ombudsman proceeds further to pass an Award.
    A. 2
    B. 1
    C. 5
    D. 8
    E. None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    B. 1
    Explanation:
    If a complaint is not settled by an agreement within a period of 1 month, the Banking Ombudsman proceeds further to pass an Award.





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