The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context? 1. Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled, by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks. 2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards. 3. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 only
D1, 2 and 3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1 and 3 only
UPSC CSE Prelims 2016 (GS-I, Set A), Q.4. Answer key: B (coaching consensus; UPSC did not publish an official 2016 AK separately on upsc.gov.in).
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