Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

Why is it important for banks and cooperatives to increase their lending particularly in rural areas?

Options:

Give boost to the banking sector

Banking reach can be expanded

Banks can earn higher level of profits

Dependence on informal sources reduces

Correct Answer:

Dependence on informal sources reduces

Explanation:

Most loans from informal lenders carry a very high interest rate and do little to increase the income of the borrowers. Thus, it is necessary that banks and cooperatives increase their lending particularly in the rural areas, so that the dependence on informal sources of credit reduces.