Question

    Which of the following Statements about Priority Sector Lending is/are True?

    I- PSL norms are decided by the RBI after discussion with the Cabinet Secretary

    II- All education loans are part of PSL in India.

    III- RRBs, Cooperative Bank & SFBs are exempted from PSL norms.

    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    PSL in Education Loans- Education loans include loans and advances granted to only individuals for educational purposes up to Rs. 10 lakhs for studies in India and Rs. 20 lakhs for studies abroad, and do not include those granted to institutions. Regional rural banks, co-operative banks and small finance banks have to allocate 75% of total Credit to PSL.

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