ULI_UPSC_MCQs.pdf

Unified Lending Interface - UPSC Statement-Based MCQs Question 1: Consider the following statements regarding the Unified Lending Interface (ULI): 1. ULI is a platform designed to simplify lending for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers. 2. It allows a seamless and consent-...

Unified Lending Interface - UPSC Statement-Based MCQs Question 1: Consider the following statements regarding the Unified Lending Interface (ULI): 1. ULI is a platform designed to simplify lending for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers. 2. It allows a seamless and consent-based flow of digital information, including land records, to lenders. 3. ULI is a standalone initiative of the Ministry of Finance, independent of any existing digital infrastructure. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Answer: a) 1 and 2 only Explanation: ULI is an RBI initiative as part of the JAM-UPI-ULI trinity, not solely an initiative of the Ministry of Finance. --- Question 2: Which of the following statements about the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) is/are correct? 1. ULI includes a standardized Application Programming Interface (API) for lenders to access digital information from multiple sources. 2. ULI is part of a broader digital infrastructure initiative by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which includes JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) and UPI (Unified Payments Interface). 3. ULI is primarily designed to facilitate consumer loans in urban areas. Select the correct answer using the codes below: a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Answer: b) 1 and 2 only Explanation: ULI is designed to aid MSMEs and farmers, not primarily for consumer loans in urban areas. --- Question 3: Which of the following best describes the "new trinity" mentioned by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? a) JAM-UPI-ULI b) UPI-GST-Aadhaar c) Digital India-ULI-FASTag d) BHIM-UPI-GST Answer: a) JAM-UPI-ULI Explanation: The "new trinity" refers to the integration of JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile), UPI, and ULI to strengthen India's digital infrastructure. --- Question 4: Consider the following features of the Unified Lending Interface (ULI): 1. Consent-based access to land records for easier credit assessment. 2. Facilitates a plug-and-play approach for lenders to access diverse data sources. 3. Primarily designed for personal loans and consumer finance. Which of the statements above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Answer: a) 1 and 2 only Explanation: ULI is designed for MSMEs and farmers, not primarily for personal loans or consumer finance. --- Question 5: Which of the following objectives is NOT associated with the Unified Lending Interface (ULI)? a) Simplifying lending for MSMEs and farmers. b) Providing lenders with standardized access to digital information. c) Facilitating credit for real estate developers in urban areas. d) Ensuring consent-based data flow from service providers to lenders. Answer: c) Facilitating credit for real estate developers in urban areas Explanation: ULI primarily focuses on MSMEs and farmers, not on real estate developers in urban areas.