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      Question

      Consider the following statements: 1.  Capital

      Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in the form of their own funds to offset any loss that banks incur if the account-holders fail to repay dues 2.  CAR is decided by each individual bank. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
      A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Statement 1 is correct : Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in the form of their own funds to offset any loss that banks incur if the account-holders fail to repay dues. Statement 2 is incorrect : It is decided by central banks and bank regulators to prevent commercial banks from taking excess leverage and becoming insolvent in the process

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