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931
Which of the following statements regarding the HDFC Bank deposit pricing review is INCORRECT?
The board explicitly concluded that the employees involved had engaged in business overreach rather than acting for personal gain. Therefore, the statement claiming evidence of personal gain is incorrect. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432017/indias-hdfc-bank-finds-no-improper-motive-in-deposit-pricing-review-penalises-executives, 27 Jul 2026]
932
Match List I (Organization/Entity) with List II (Representative/Role mentioned in the report):
1. OICCI — a. President
2. FPCCI — b. Secretary General
3. Site Association of Industry — c. President
4. SBP Monetary Policy Committee — d. Decision-making body
M. Abdul Aleem is the Secretary General of OICCI, Atif Ikram Sheikh is the President of FPCCI, and Abdul Rehman Fudda is the President of the Site Association of Industry. The SBP Monetary Policy Committee is the body responsible for interest rate decisions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
933
Consider the following statements regarding the economic concerns raised by business leaders in March 2026:
1. Business leaders argued that high interest rates discourage capital investment and modernization.
2. The SBP acknowledged a decline in exports alongside an increase in imports as a sign of slowing economic activity.
3. The business community unanimously agreed that the 10.5 percent interest rate was the optimal level for economic stability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the concerns regarding investment and the SBP's own assessment of trade data. Statement 3 is incorrect because the business community expressed disappointment and advocated for a rate reduction, showing a lack of consensus on the optimality of the 10.5 percent rate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
934
Which organization's Secretary General described the SBP's decision to maintain the interest rate as a 'positive surprise'?
M. Abdul Aleem, the Secretary General of the Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), noted that the decision was a positive surprise given the anticipation of a rate hike due to regional war-type conditions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
935
What was the policy interest rate maintained by the State Bank of Pakistan as of March 10, 2026?
The State Bank of Pakistan's monetary policy committee decided to keep the interest rate at 10.5 percent in March 2026. This rate was maintained despite calls from the business community for a reduction to support industrial growth. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
936
Which city-based association president argued that a reduction of 100-150 basis points in the policy rate would have provided relief to the industry?
Abdul Rehman Fudda, President of the Site Association of Industry, stated that a reduction of 100-150 basis points would have helped exporters secure cheaper finance and expand production. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
937
According to the FPCCI President, what specific increase in petroleum prices has contributed to the rising business costs in Pakistan?
The FPCCI President highlighted that petroleum prices had increased by an exorbitant Rs 55 per litre, which, combined with high interest rates, has made industrial costs unsustainable. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980387/high-interest-rate-to-hit-economy-in-war-times-warn-businesses, 10 Mar 2026]
938
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) functions under the administrative oversight of which government department to ensure fiscal policy implementation?
The Federal Board of Revenue operates under the Ministry of Finance, serving as the central authority for the administration and collection of federal taxes within the national economic governance framework.
Consider the following statements regarding the global oil market situation in March 2026:
1. Crude benchmarks had surged to their highest levels since 2022 prior to the price plunge.
2. The US administration expressed concerns that high energy prices could negatively impact consumer sentiment before midterm elections.
3. Market analysts suggested that the initial price surge was an overreaction to the upside, while the subsequent plunge was an overreaction to the downside.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the market conditions and expert commentary provided in the report. The surge to 2022 levels, the political sensitivity of energy prices, and the assessment of market overreaction are all verified components of the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1980727/oil-plunges-15pc-amid-hopes-of-de-escalation, 11 Mar 2026]
940
Which of the following best describes the primary mechanism of fiscal consolidation in the context of economic stabilization policies?
Fiscal consolidation is a policy framework aimed at reducing budget deficits and debt accumulation through disciplined expenditure management and improved tax administration.
