Previous year MCQs

Economy UPPSC 2014 GS-I
Question

The Bimal Jalan Panel was set up by Reserve Bank of India to:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Scrutinize application for new bank licences

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Scrutinize application for new bank licences”.
The Bimal Jalan Panel was set up by the Reserve Bank of India to scrutinize applications for new bank licenses.

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