Banking and Insurance Basics
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What is one primary function of a commercial bank?

  • Conducting corporate mergers
  • Offering investment consultancy services
  • Providing insurance policies
  • Accepting deposits from customers (correct)

Which type of deposit account is specifically designed for regular savings and requires no minimum balance?

  • Current Account
  • Savings Bank Account (correct)
  • Recurring Deposit Account
  • Fixed Deposit Account

What is a key characteristic of negotiable instruments like a cheque?

  • They are non-transferable
  • They must be registered with a bank
  • They can be transferred by endorsement (correct)
  • They have no expiration date

Which principle of insurance ensures that the insured is compensated for loss but not profited from it?

<p>Principle of Indemnity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant driver behind the change in retail development in India?

<p>Rise of online shopping platforms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a part of the strategic planning process in retailing?

<p>Setting Promotion Prices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Life Insurance Contract' refer to?

<p>An agreement to provide insurance coverage for a specified duration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the current scenario of the Indian Insurance Industry?

<p>Increased government regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Commercial Bank

A type of bank that provides financial services to individuals and businesses.

Negotiable Instrument

A document that can be exchanged for money or goods, like checks, promissory notes, and bills of exchange.

Life Insurance

A contract that protects against financial loss due to death, illness, or other events.

Retail Management

The strategy and actions related to running a retail business.

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Bank Deposit Account

An account held at a bank where you store your money safely.

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Retail Trends

Changes and developments in the retail industry.

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Retailing

Selling goods or services directly to consumers.

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Strategic Planning in Retailing

Creating plans for success in retail, examining the market, setting goals, and monitoring results.

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Study Notes

Banking and Insurance (E-1)

  • Objective: Business needs funding and operates under risk. This module introduces banking and insurance services.
  • Unit 1: Banking
    • Meaning and role of banks, different types, and functions of commercial banks.
  • Unit 2: Bank Deposit Accounts
    • Types of bank deposit accounts, opening, and operating saving bank accounts.
  • Unit 3: Negotiable Instruments
    • Meaning and importance of negotiable instruments, types (hundis, bills of exchange, promissory notes, and cheques).
  • Unit 4: Insurance
    • Importance, principles, and growth/development of Indian insurance industries.
    • Life and general insurance, features, life insurance contract, types of insurance policies, premium determination, and policy conditions.
  • Suggested Readings: Specific textbooks are listed for this unit.

Retail Management (E-2)

  • Objective: This course covers the basics of retailing, trends, and global retail markets.
  • Unit 1: Retailing
    • Definition of retail, functions, special characteristics, and reasons to study retail.
    • Retailer equation and marketing concepts in retail.
    • Career opportunities and trends in retailing.
  • Unit 2: Retail Models and Theories
    • Retail model types and theories of retail development.
    • Life cycle phases and growth of retail markets and business retail models.
  • Unit 3: Strategic Planning
    • Strategic retail planning, situation analysis, objectives, consumer needs, feedback/control of overall retail strategies, and consumer decision-making process.
  • Unit 4: Retail in India
    • Evolution, size, and drivers of retail change in India.
    • Foreign direct investment in retail, and challenges/developments in India's retail sector.

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Explore the fundamentals of banking and insurance services in this quiz. Covering essential topics such as bank functions, types of deposit accounts, negotiable instruments, and the principles of insurance, this quiz will enhance your understanding of these critical business sectors.

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