31. Which sector receives the highest credit for priority sector lending under the Lead Bank Scheme?
a) Agriculture
b) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
c) Education
d) Housing
32. Which bank was the first foreign bank to be appointed as a lead bank in India?
a) Citibank
b) HSBC
c) Standard Chartered Bank
d) Bank of America
33. Which scheme was launched in 2014 to revitalize the Lead Bank Scheme in India?
a) Stand-Up India
b) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
c) Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
d) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
34. What is the role of the lead bank in mobilizing savings?
a) Offering attractive interest rates
b) Conducting financial awareness campaigns
c) Providing insurance products
d) All of the above
35. Which ministry provides guidelines and policy directions for the Lead Bank Scheme?
a) Finance Ministry
b) Home Ministry
c) Agriculture Ministry
d) Rural Development Ministry
