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NIOS · Class 10 · Business Studies

What Banking Services covers in NIOS Class 10 Business Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Business Studies syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Business Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Banking Services

1

Meaning of Bank and Role of Banking

  • A bank is a lawful organization that accepts deposits which can be withdrawn on demand and also lends money to individuals and business houses that need it.
  • A bank is a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities.
  • Banks give two assurances to depositors: safety of deposits and withdrawal whenever needed.
2

Banks and Moneylenders

  • Banks are organised institutions.
  • Moneylenders are individuals, not organised institutions.
  • Banks accept deposits and then lend money.
3

Types of Banks

  • Banks are classified into Central Bank, Commercial Banks, Development Banks, Co-operative Banks, and Specialised Banks.
  • The Reserve Bank of India is the Central Bank of India.
  • Commercial Banks are divided into Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, and Foreign Banks.
4

Central Bank and Reserve Bank of India

  • The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934.
  • Its Central Office was initially in Calcutta and permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.
  • It was nationalised in 1949 and is now fully owned by the Government of India.

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Meaning of BankRole of BankingDifference between Banks and MoneylendersTypes of BanksCommercial BanksCentral BankDevelopment BanksCo-operative Banks

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What are the important topics in Banking Services for NIOS Class 10 Business Studies?
Key topics in Banking Services include Meaning of Bank and Role of Banking, Banks and Moneylenders, Types of Banks, Central Bank and Reserve Bank of India. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Banking Services for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Banking Services. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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