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What is the primary purpose of bi-lateral and multi-lateral development agencies in the context of urban infrastructure financing?

To provide credit rating to ULBs for interest rates

To invest in township and housing projects in India

To provide aid or loans to developing countries for infrastructure projects (correct)

To provide loans against property to ULBs

What is a characteristic of loans provided by bi-lateral and multi-lateral development agencies?

They have a long application and fund disbursement process (correct)

They require no compliance to social safety policies

They have a short application and fund disbursement process

They provide loans against property

Which institution is an example of a long-term infrastructure financing agency?

IDFC (correct)

USAID

LIC of India

JICA

What is the primary benefit of municipal bonds/debentures?

They are highly liquid and can be traded in the stock market Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in infrastructure projects?

JICA invested in the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of 100% FDI in townships, housing, and built-up infrastructure projects?

It allows for foreign investment in infrastructure projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of banking institutions in the context of urban infrastructure financing?

To provide short to medium term loans to ULBs Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of loans provided by banking institutions to ULBs?

They are short to medium term loans Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of credit rating of ULBs?

To determine the interest rate for loans Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of municipal bonds/debentures sold to individuals or institutions?

They are highly liquid and can be traded in the stock market Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of bi-lateral and multi-lateral development agencies in the context of urban infrastructure financing?

What is a characteristic of loans provided by bi-lateral and multi-lateral development agencies?

Which institution is an example of a long-term infrastructure financing agency?

What is the primary benefit of municipal bonds/debentures?

Which of the following is an example of a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in infrastructure projects?

What is the benefit of 100% FDI in townships, housing, and built-up infrastructure projects?

What is the primary role of banking institutions in the context of urban infrastructure financing?

What is the characteristic of loans provided by banking institutions to ULBs?

What is the purpose of credit rating of ULBs?

What is the benefit of municipal bonds/debentures sold to individuals or institutions?

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