MCQs on RBI Digital Rupee and ULI Integration April 2026

1.

The Unified Lending Interface (ULI) is envisioned to foster greater interoperability within the lending sector. What does interoperability mean in this context?

A Different lending platforms can communicate and share data seamlessly.

B Only one type of loan product can be offered.

C All loan applications must be submitted manually.

D Borrowers can only use one specific bank for all their lending needs.

2.

Which of the following is a key benefit expected from the full operational scale of the Unified Lending Interface (ULI)?

A Increased complexity in loan application processes.

B Reduced operational costs and improved efficiency for financial institutions.

C Limited access to credit for small businesses.

D Exclusion of digital payment methods.

3.

The Unified Lending Interface (ULI) has achieved full operational scale. What is the primary purpose of ULI in the lending ecosystem?

A To provide a platform for stock trading.

B To streamline and standardize the process of loan origination and servicing.

C To facilitate international currency exchange.

D To manage digital currency transactions.

4.

The RBI's Digital Rupee (e₹) project is being rolled out in phases. What is the intended benefit of a phased rollout for the e₹?

A To ensure a smooth transition and allow for testing and feedback.

B To create artificial scarcity and drive up demand.

C To limit its availability to a select group of users initially.

D To avoid any technological challenges.

5.

The Digital Rupee (e₹) is a form of central bank digital currency (CBDC). What is the primary characteristic of the e₹ that distinguishes it from other digital payment methods like UPI?

A It is issued by commercial banks.

B It is a liability of the Reserve Bank of India.

C It requires a specific mobile application for every transaction.

D It is not backed by any government guarantee.

6.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the nationwide rollout of the Digital Rupee (e₹) Retail Phase 3. Which of the following is a key objective of this phase?

A To limit the use of e₹ to only metropolitan cities.

B To expand the e₹ ecosystem to include more banks and users across the country.

C To replace all physical currency with digital rupee.

D To restrict the transaction limit for e₹ to a very low amount.

7.

The RBI has proposed a transition in loan loss provisioning from the 'Incurred Loss' approach to which of the following models to strengthen bank resilience?

A Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model

B Historical Loss model

C Fixed Provisioning model

D Cash Flow model

8.

What is the minimum Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) that Scheduled Commercial Banks are required to maintain as per RBI's norms (excluding Capital Conservation Buffer)?

A 8%

B 9%

C 10.5%

D 12%

9.

Under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework, which of the following is NOT a key monitoring parameter for banks?

A Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR)

B Net Non-Performing Assets (Net NPA)

C Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

D Market Capitalization

10.

The 'Payment Infrastructure Development Fund' (PIDF) scheme was primarily launched to encourage the deployment of payment infrastructure in which areas?

A Only Metro Cities

B Tier-1 and Tier-2 centers

C Tier-3 to Tier-6 centers and North Eastern states

D International Financial Service Centres (IFSC)

Banking & Finance MCQs