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Which one of the following correctly represents the three key sub-indices of the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

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The Reserve Bank of India calculates the Financial Inclusion Index using three core parameters. The FI-Index relies on Access (35%), Usage (45%), and Quality (20%) to measure financial penetration.

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Correct Answer is Option C
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Official FI-Index Methodology Document, the composite Financial Inclusion Index was introduced in August 2021 to comprehensively capture the extent of financial penetration across banking, insurance, postal, and pension sectors.
  • The Three Pillars of the FI-Index:

    • Access (35% Weightage): Evaluates supply-side infrastructure, including the physical and digital availability of bank branches, PoS terminals, and ATMs.
     Usage (45% Weightage): Measures the demand side, capturing the active utilization of financial services like savings, credit, insurance, and UPI transactions.
    * Quality (20% Weightage): Assesses the qualitative aspects of financial inclusion, specifically focusing on financial literacy, consumer protection, and grievance redressal mechanisms.
    Conclusion: While options A, B, and D list concepts related to finance (like GDP contribution or affordability), the RBI strictly defines the sub-indices as Access, Usage, and Quality. Thus, Option C is correct.

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    What are the three key sub-indices used by the RBI to construct the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index)?

    Access, Usage, and Quality.

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    FI-Index
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    Financial Inclusion
    FI-Index
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