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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2017
Banking & Financial System
Question No. 172Interactive Test Mode
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Q172. Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news?

Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.

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The Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A) was introduced by the RBI in 2016 for resolving stressed corporate accounts exceeding ₹500 crore by splitting debt into sustainable and unsustainable portions.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017 (Q172)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Banking & Financial System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2017 Q172

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I Question 172 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2017 Indian Economy (Banking & Financial System) question is Option (B): "It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Banking & Financial System". You can explore all repeated questions from Banking & Financial System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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