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Gauhati University B.com 4th Semester Microfinance Question Paper 2023
2023
COMMERCE (G.E)
Paper: COM-HC-4026
(Microfinance)
Full Marks: 80
Time: Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
OPTION-B
Paper : COM-HG-4026 (Microfinance)
Q1. Choose the most appropriate answer for the following questions.: 1×10=10
(i) Microfinance includes
(a) Micro Credit
(b) Microsavings
(c) Microinsurance
(d) All of the above
(ii) NABARD launched microfinanc programe in the year______.
(a) 1991
(b) 1992
(c) 1995
(d) 2000
(iii) “The SHG model of microfinance gives more importance on savings than credit." The statement is true/false.
Ans:- False.
(iv) Which of the following is a source of fund for the microfinance institutions?
(a) Bank loan
(b) Debenture
(c) Crowd fund
(d) All of the above
(v) According to the provisions of the Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2012 all MFIs must be registered under______.
(a) SEBI
(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) NABARD
(d) None of the above
(vi) "There is no credit risk in microfinance. The statement is true/false.
Ans:- False.
(vii) Identify the financial in inclusid programme :
(a) Prime Minister's Jan Dhan Yoja
(b) Prime Minister's Kaushal Vika Yojana
(c) Din Dayal Upadhyaya Grame Kaushalya Yojana
(d) None of the above
(viii) Which of the following measures the operational efficiency of a microfinance institution?
(a) Cost per borrower
(b) Number of active borrower
(c) Size of MFI
(d) All of the above
(ix) NGO-MFIs are formed under________.
(a) The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
(b) The Societies Registration Act, 1860
(c) The Companies Act, 2013
(d) None of the above
(x) Write the full forms of SHG and JLC.
Ans:- SHG: Self Help Group
JLC: Joint Liability Group
2. Answer the following questions in about 50 words each : 2×5=10
(i) State any two features of microfinance.
Ans:- Microfinance features include small loan amounts for low-income individuals and communities, and the provision of financial services like savings and insurance to the underserved.
(ii) Name two microfinance institutions operating in Assam.
Ans:- Two microfinance institutions in Assam are Assam Gramin Vikash Bank and North East Small Finance Bank.
(iii) State any two types of risks faced by MFIS.
Ans:- Microfinance institutions face credit risk due to loan defaults and operational risk arising from internal processes and systems.
(iv) Explain different problems faced by microfinance sector in India.
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(v) Discuss different initiatives taken by the government and the Reserve Bank of India in the direction of financial inclusion.
(vi) Write a short note on the objectives of microfinance.
4. Answer any four of the following questions in about 600 words each : 10×4=40
(a) Discuss the role played by microfinance in the rural economy of India.
(b) Discuss briefly about the financial and non-financial services rendered by microfinance institutions.
(c) Elaborately discuss the regulatory framework for microfinance in India.
(d) Explain the meaning of MFI with examples. Also discuss the structur of MFIs. 3+7=10
(e) What is meant by systematic risk? Explain briefly about different types o systematic risks faced by MFIs. 2+8=10
(f) Discuss the role played by NABARD i the sphere of microfinance with special mention to its Micro Credit Innovation Department.
(g) Discuss the procedure of assessing social impact of Microfinance institutions.
(h) Write a detailed note on the development of microfinance sector in India durin the post-1992 period.
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