Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) — supervisory responsibility since 1983: To which institution was the RBI’s responsibility for RRBs transferred? Identify the correct apex development bank. Choose the correct option.

General Knowledge Indian Economy Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
  • B
    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
  • C
    Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
  • D
    Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)

Answer

Correct Answer: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Explanation

Given data

  • Since 1983, supervisory/oversight functions for RRBs shifted away from RBI.

Concept / ApproachNABARD, established in 1982, is India’s apex development bank for agriculture and rural development; in 1983, responsibility regarding RRBs was transferred to NABARD.

Why others are incorrectSIDBI focuses on MSMEs; IDBI was a development finance institution; EXIM Bank focuses on trade finance.

Final AnswerThe correct institution is NABARD.

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