Government Savings Promotion General Rules 2018 MCQs

11. What happens to a nomination when a depositor transfers the deposit to another account?

(A) It remains valid
(B) It is automatically updated
(C) It is cancelled
(D) It is shared among multiple accounts

The correct answer is: C

12. If no nomination exists and legal proof like succession certificate is not produced within 3 months, how is a small deposit handled?

(A) Forfeited by the Government
(B) Paid to a person entitled as per prescribed procedure
(C) Deposited in treasury until proof is produced
(D) Refunded to the bank

The correct answer is: B

13.Who maintains the Schedule of Government Savings Schemes under the Act?

(A) Reserve Bank of India
(B) Department of Economic Affairs
(C) Central Government
(D) State Governments

The correct answer is: B

14. What power does the Central Government have under this Act with respect to savings schemes?

(A) Only to provide interest
(B) To manage operations of all commercial banks
(C) To notify, amend or discontinue savings schemes
(D) To restrict foreign investments

The correct answer is: B

15. According to the Act, who can be appointed as Guardian for operating accounts of a minor?

(A) Only the school principal
(B) A relative staying abroad
(C) Parent(s), legal guardian or person appointed by court
(D) A nominee chosen by the minor

The correct answer is: B

16. Which of the following is not included under the definition of “Government Savings Bank”?

(A) Post Office Savings Bank
(B) State Bank of India
(C) Any bank specified by the Central Government
(D) Private foreign banks not notified

The correct answer is: D

17. Under this Act, which legislation defines the term “Banking Company”?

(A) Indian Contract Act, 1872
(B) Indian Succession Act, 1925
(C) Banking Regulation Act, 1949
(D) RBI Act, 1934

The correct answer is: C

18. Who executes the Will of a deceased person as per Indian Succession Act, 1925?

(A) Depositor
(B) Executor
(C) Nominee
(D) Banker

The correct answer is: B

19. What document contains the list of applicable Government Savings Schemes under the Act?

(A) Annexure B
(B) Indian Postal Manual
(C) Schedule
(D) Gazette Notification

The correct answer is: C

20. Who can make a nomination for a minor’s account?

(A) Only the minor
(B) Guardian
(C) School principal
(D) Postmaster

The correct answer is: B
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