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Commercial Banks — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 10 · Economic Application
Commercial Banks revision notes for ICSE Class 10 Economic Application: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Economic Application syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Meaning and Importance of Commercial Banks
- Commercial banks accept deposits from the public and give loans and advances.
- Their main aim is profit.
- The difference between lending rate and borrowing rate is the main source of income for banks.
2
Primary Functions of Commercial Banks
- The two primary functions are accepting deposits and advancing loans.
- Deposits are mainly of three types: current deposits, savings deposits, and fixed deposits.
- Current deposits are used for day-to-day business transactions.
3
Loans and Advances
- Banks give loans and advances to businessmen, farmers, consumers, and employers against approved securities.
- Approved securities include gold, silver, bullion, government securities, easily saleable stock and shares, and marketable goods.
- Cash credit is a short-term working capital loan against collateral.
4
Credit Creation by Commercial Banks
- Credit creation is the process by which commercial banks generate new money through lending activities.
- When a bank grants a loan, it creates a demand deposit in its system.
- Primary deposits are cash accepted from customers and do not by themselves mean credit creation.
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A commercial bank accepts deposits fromThe primary functions of commercial banksA current account is a nonSavings accounts are meant for householdsFixed deposits are money deposited
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Commercial Banks for ICSE Class 10 Economic Application?
Key topics in Commercial Banks include Meaning and Importance of Commercial Banks, Primary Functions of Commercial Banks, Loans and Advances, Credit Creation by Commercial Banks. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Commercial Banks for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 52 practice questions on Commercial Banks. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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