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Which of the following statements about the functions of commercial banks is correct?

hard Q9 of 15
Financial Awareness - Risk, Stability & Emerging Finance
Which of the following statements about the functions of commercial banks is correct?
AAccepting deposits is a secondary function, while granting loans is a general utility function
BGranting overdraft facility is a primary function of commercial banks
CCollection of cheques is a primary function of commercial banks
DProviding locker facilities is an agency function
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand classification of functions

    Accepting deposits and granting loans (including overdraft) are primary functions; collection of cheques is an agency function; locker facilities are general utility functions.
  2. Step 2: Analyze each statement

    Accepting deposits is primary, not secondary; granting overdraft is a primary function; collection of cheques is agency, not primary; locker facilities are utility, not agency.
  3. Final Answer:

    Granting overdraft facility is a primary function of commercial banks → Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Overdraft facility = Primary function ✅
Quick Trick: Overdraft is a type of loan (primary function)
Common Mistakes:
  • Misclassifying functions leads to wrong answers
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