SSC CGL 2026 PYQ — Question 69

SSC CGL Tier II - 19 Jan 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q69

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions based on the passage:

"Bank failures raise serious concerns about supervisory oversight." The case studies of Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank highlight the deficiencies in supervisory supervision. In many instances, supervisors are hesitant to come into conflict with bank management when weaknesses are identified, preferring to do nothing rather than take corrective action at a point in time when key issues are building into a problem.
Regulators must adopt an attitude change in which they place more emphasis on the results rather than the details. Overemphasis on trivial matters might lead regulators to overlook more fundamental issues, such as whether financial institutions have adequate capital in case of a shock. Regulating requirements must be simplified. Complex regulation requirements in relation to capital may overlook systemic risk in their approaches when stress tests result in activities gravitating towards less heavily regulated institutions in the non-bank sector.
Improved supervisory and bank communications would promote better supervision as a tool for managing risk. Recommendations include being up front about supervisory goals, openness to change within the bank organization, and increased transparency in supervisory contracts as a way of promoting swift problem resolution. These would ald shareholders as well as the overall economy. In conclusion, rather than pursuing a micro-management strategy, a move towards a clearly defined regulation that supports positive incentives is what is needed to ensure that banks behave within frameworks that promote financial stability.

The use of "stress tests" by the author is an example of illustrating which of the following consequences?

 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e.The movement of risk-related financial activities into industries that are less heavily regulated.

Stress tests push risky activities into less regulated sectors.

Line to refer:
“…when stress tests result in activities gravitating towards less heavily regulated institutions…”

Detailed explanation:
The author uses stress tests as an example to show how strict or complex regulation can unintentionally shift financial risks outside the regulated banking system.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.