Question

    Which of the following carries lowest risk

    weight?
    A Investment in Govt bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Residential housing loans Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Loans guaranteed by State Govt Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Loans included in the Regulatory retail portfolio Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Education Loans Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The risk weights are assigned as per the credit, market and operational risk associated with an asset. Investment in Government bonds/securities carries low risk. The risk weight assigned to them as per RBI is 2.5%. While the loans guaranteed by Government of India or State government carries 0% risk. Housing loans carry 50-100% risk weight while retail or personal loans carry 100-125% risk weight.

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