OR 3° “THE INSTITUTE OF BANKERS, BANGLADESH (BB) Banking Diploma Examination, December, 2014 6 DAIBB | [Agriculture & Microfinance (AM)| Time—3 hours Full marks—100 ~ Pass marks—S0 [N.B.—Figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer any Five questions.) . (a) “Growth of our national economy is still largely depended on the Maw development of Agricultural sector” Discuss. (b) Distinguish between food security and food self-sufficiency. . 8 (a) Define and distinguish between Micro Credit and Cooperative Credit. 8 (b) Evaluate the role of Grameen Bank in alleviating poverty as a model. 12 ~ (a) Evaluate the performance of BKB and RAKUB in financing Poultry and 10 Fisheries in Bangladesh. (») What is Green Banking? Analyse the main aspects of Bangladesh Bank | 10 guidelines for implementing the Green Banking policy by the banks. fay Discuss ine role of Bangladesh Bank in formulating plans and policies 10 for protesting agricultural finance and financial inclusion fb) Discuss the objectives and functions. of Micro Credit Regulatory 10 Aviborty y and RSE fa) Discuss the formalities of sanctioning and disbursement of Agricultural 10 credit by the Nationalised Commercial Banks and Private Commercial Banks. (b) What are the problems faced by the small and marginal farmers to obtain 10 institutional agricultural credit? Should they be given collateral free loans? (a) What are the causes of poor recovery of agricultural credit provided by 10 specialized Banks? (b) Discuss the role of cooperative in Agricultural finance. Analyse the 10 compatative performance of cooperatives and specialized Banks in. ‘Agriculture and Microfinance. . (a) Whatare the causes of rising prices of food-grains in Bangladesh? 10 (b) Suggest measures to stabilize the prices of food-grains. 10 (a) What important factors are considered by a bank for financing an agro- 10 based project? (6) How a financing bank can assist for rehabilitation of a sick project? 10 (a) What do you mean by Agri-business? Describe the scope of Agri- 10 business in Bangladesh. (b) Agri-mechanization can boost up our agriculture-production and can 10 attain food self-suffiency of the county— Discuss. Write short notes on any four of the following -— 4x5=20 (a) Public Demand Recovery Act; (b) Base-line survey; (c) Crop insurance; (d) Overdue and classified loans; (e) Financitt viability; i) Poverty Alleviation. [Please turn over