Question
Which of the following statements accurately describes
India's payment systems? 1) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the primary regulator and supervisor of payment systems in India. 2) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) allows users to make instant money transfers between bank accounts through mobile devices. 3) Prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) such as mobile wallets and prepaid cards are not widely used in India. 4) The National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is a real-time gross settlement system for high-value transactions. 5) Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) allows individuals to make payments using their Aadhaar number and biometric authentication. Choose the correct answer.Solution
India's payment systems have witnessed significant developments in recent years. Let's evaluate each statement:  1.   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the primary regulator and supervisor of payment systems in India: This statement is true. The RBI plays a crucial role in regulating and supervising payment systems in India. It formulates policies, sets standards, and oversees the functioning of various payment systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and customer protection. 2.   The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) allows users to make instant money transfers between bank accounts through mobile devices: This statement is true. UPI has revolutionized the way payments are made in India. It is a real-time payment system that enables individuals to make instant fund transfers, pay bills, and perform various other transactions using their mobile devices. UPI has gained significant popularity and has simplified digital payments. 3.   Prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) such as mobile wallets and prepaid cards are not widely used in India: This statement is incorrect. Prepaid payment instruments, including mobile wallets like Paytm, PhonePe, and prepaid cards, have gained widespread acceptance and usage in India. These instruments provide convenient and secure options for making payments and are extensively used for various transactions, both online and offline. 4.   The National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is a real-time gross settlement system for high-value transactions: This statement is incorrect. NEFT is not a real-time settlement system. It operates in batches and settles transactions at specific intervals throughout the day. NEFT is primarily used for low to medium-value transactions. 5.   Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) allows individuals to make payments using their Aadhaar number and biometric authentication: This statement is true. AePS is a payment system that leverages Aadhaar, India's biometric identification system. It enables individuals to perform banking transactions, such as cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, and fund transfers, using their Aadhaar number and biometric authentication.  Based on the analysis, statements 1, 2, and 5 are accurate, making option C the correct answer.
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