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Commercial Banks

ICSE · Class 10 · Economics

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Card 1Meaning of Commercial Banks

What is a commercial bank?

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A commercial bank is a financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and gives loans for the purposes of consumption and investment to make a profit. Banks earn profit by charging higher

Card 2Importance of Banks

Why are commercial banks important in an economy?

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Commercial banks are important because they mobilise savings, help in capital formation, provide credit to trade and industry, and support economic development by giving funds to productive activities

Card 3Functions of Commercial Banks

What are the three main groups of functions of commercial banks?

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The three main groups are Primary Functions, Agency Functions, and General Utility Functions. Primary functions include accepting deposits and advancing loans. Agency functions include collecting paym

Card 4Primary Functions

What are the primary functions of commercial banks?

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The primary functions are accepting deposits and advancing loans. These are the most important basic activities of a commercial bank because they connect savers with borrowers.

Card 5Types of Deposits

What are current deposits?

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Current deposits, also known as demand deposits, are deposits that can be withdrawn by the depositor at any time by means of cheques. They are non-interest bearing accounts and are mainly used by busi

Card 6Types of Deposits

What are savings deposits?

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Savings deposit accounts are held mainly by households and salaried employees who want to save money for a short period. These accounts pay low interest and usually have restrictions on withdrawals, s

Card 7Types of Deposits

What are fixed deposits?

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Fixed deposits, also called time deposits, are deposits that can be withdrawn only after a fixed period. They generally range from 7 days to 10 years and carry the highest rate of interest. The longer

Card 8Types of Deposits

What is a recurring deposit, and how is it different from a fixed deposit?

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Recurring deposits are accepted by banks at regular intervals, usually in instalments, whereas fixed deposits are accepted at a particular point of time. Recurring deposits help build saving habits, w

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