If both the ombudsman and deputy are absent, a stand-in may serve for:
AFive months
BSeven months
COne month
DFour months
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. One month
1. A serving General Manager equivalent may be designated.
2. The board committee must approve it.
3. The period cannot exceed one month.
_Source: Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Internal Ombudsman) Directions, 2026_
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