Q: How many chapters are there in Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 ?

Ans: The Reserve Bank of India comprises of 61 sections which were housed in five chapters and five schedules. Several Amendments were made to this act. The last amendment is Reserve Bank of India (Amendment) Act, 2010. At present,  there are 100 sections housed in Ten chapters. 

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