SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 38

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q38

Microfinance loans ________ require any collateral.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. do not

Low-income individuals and groups that would not otherwise have access to financial services can take advantage of microfinance, also known as microcredit, as a form of banking service.

  • While lending is the primary function of microfinance firms, microloans can be as small as $50 or less than $50,000.
  • However, a lot of banks now provide extra services, including microinsurance products, checking, and savings accounts, and some even provide business and financial education.
  • Eventually, the ultimate aim of microfinance is to enable the poor to achieve self-sufficiency.