Question

    In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

    The sharp ___________ in bond yields has ________

    banks with losses on treasury operations dominated by sovereign bond________. Rating agency ICRA __________ the fall in bond prices on expectation of the Central government breaching its fiscal deficit _______ has led to banks _________ a loss on paper of over ₹15,500 crore in the quarter _______ ended in December.    led to banks _________ a loss on paper
    A after Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B suffering Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C held Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D behind Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sharp rise in bond yields has hit banks with losses on treasury operations dominated by sovereign bond holdings. Rating agency ICRA believes the fall in bond prices on expectation of the Central government breaching its fiscal deficit target has led to banks suffering a loss on paper of over ₹15,500 crore in the quarter that ended in December. 

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