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Banking

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Economics

Complete topic list for Banking in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Banking

1

Concept and Definitions of Banking

  • The word 'banking' comes from the Greek word 'banque', meaning bench.
  • In ancient times, temples were used as depositories for money and lending.
  • Modern banking began in the 19th century with the development of commercial banks.
2

Functions of Commercial Banks

  • Accepting deposits: Current, Savings, Fixed, and Recurring deposits.
  • Providing loans and advances: Demand loans, short-term loans, cash credit, overdraft, bill discounting, and credit cards.
  • Credit creation: Banks create money by lending more than their cash reserves.
3

Net Banking and Digital Services

  • Net banking allows customers to perform banking transactions online via internet or mobile apps.
  • Services include fund transfer, bill payment, account statements, and online shopping.
  • Examples: NEFT, RTGS, ECS, mobile banking.
4

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  • Established on April 1, 1935, nationalized in 1949.
  • Objectives: Monetary stability, price stability, regulating credit, and financial supervision.
  • Functions: Issue of currency, banker to government, banker’s bank, lender of last resort, clearing house, custodian of forex, credit control.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Banking

Commercial BanksReserve Bank of IndiaTypes of DepositsTypes of Loans and AdvancesNet BankingFunctions of Commercial BanksFunctions of RBI

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Banking for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics?
Banking covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Banking — Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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