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121.
The strengthened guidelines aim to ensure that outsourcing arrangements do not compromise the:
A Profit margins of service providers.
B Reputation of the RBI.
C Safety, soundness, and operational resilience of regulated entities.
D Number of new product launches.
122.
Clear demarcation of responsibilities is required between the:
A RBI and the public.
B Outsourcing entity and the service provider.
C Customers and the government.
D Competitors in the market.
123.
What can happen in case of non-adherence to these guidelines?
A No consequences.
B Supervisory actions.
C A temporary suspension of internet services.
D A reward from the RBI.
124.
Compliance with these guidelines is:
A Optional.
B Mandatory.
C Recommended but not enforced.
D Subject to individual discretion.
125.
The guidelines allow regulated entities to leverage:
A Only internal resources.
B External expertise and technology.
C Outdated systems.
D Manual processes exclusively.
126.
The RBI's objective is to mitigate risks associated with outsourcing, such as:
A Increased profitability.
B Data breaches and operational disruptions.
C Enhanced customer satisfaction.
D Reduced competition.
127.
The guidelines emphasize the importance of:
A Ignoring potential risks associated with outsourcing.
B Business continuity and disaster recovery planning for outsourced services.
C Limiting the scope of outsourced services.
D Reducing the need for oversight.
128.
Which of the following is a key provision of the new guidelines?
A Reduced due diligence for service providers.
B Enhanced due diligence requirements for service providers.
C Relaxed contractual obligations.
D Less emphasis on business continuity planning.
129.
When do the strengthened guidelines on outsourcing come into effect?
A April 1, 2026
B January 1, 2027
C September 1, 2026
D October 1, 2026
130.
What is the primary goal of the RBI's strengthened guidelines on outsourcing of services?
A To prohibit outsourcing by banks and NBFCs.
B To ensure outsourcing does not compromise safety, soundness, and operational resilience.
C To increase the cost of outsourced services.
D To reduce the need for external expertise.