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301.

Which of the following statement is false about Treasury Bills?

A. It is a secure Instrument
B. It is a promissory note
C. It is issued by government
D. It is issued maximum for maturity of 1 year
Answer» E.
302.

How many NBFC factors are there in India registered at present?

A. 31
B. 6
C. 7
D. 9
Answer» D. 9
303.

Which is not one of the development steps taken for Capital Market?

A. Open Outcry
B. Book Building
C. Establishing SEBI
D. Screen Based Trading
Answer» B. Book Building
304.

What is the maximum and minimum maturity of Certificate of Deposit issued by financialInstitutions?

A. Certificate of deposit issued by financial Institutions are for 1 year to 3 years.
B. Certificate of deposit issued by financial Institutions are for 7 days to 364 days.
C. Certificate of deposit issued by financial Institutions are for 15 days to 90 days.
D. None of these.
Answer» C. Certificate of deposit issued by financial Institutions are for 15 days to 90 days.
305.

SCORES stands for:

A. SEBI Complaints Redress System
B. Special Complaints Redress System
C. Sources for Complaints Redress System
D. None of These
Answer» B. Special Complaints Redress System
306.

What is the present wage limit to be eligible to be covered under the Employees’ Provident Funds andMiscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952?

A. Rs. 12,500
B. Rs. 15,000
C. Rs. 6,500
D. Rs. 6,000
Answer» C. Rs. 6,500
307.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? A) NBFCs does not hold a banking license. B) NBFC can issue Demand Drafts like banks.

A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both
D. None
Answer» B. Only B
308.

The Component of Capital Market are:

A. Equity Market
B. Debt Market
C. Derivative Market
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
309.

A leveraged lease is a three-sided agreement among the following:

A. Lessee, lessor and lender
B. Lessor, Commercial Bank, and Insurance Company
C. a and b
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
310.

Which of the following is the first Development Bank of India

A. IFCI
B. SFC
C. NABARD
D. State Industrial Development corporations
Answer» B. SFC
311.

Exchange rates are determined in

A. The money market.
B. The foreign exchange market.
C. The stock market.
D. The capital market.
Answer» C. The stock market.
312.

There are ___________ categories of Industrial Security Market.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
313.

Section 2(g) of the PF Act defines ………………

A. Non-Exemption
B. Exemption
C. Factory
D. Exempted Job
Answer» D. Exempted Job
314.

If PPP holds

A. The nominal exchange rate will not change.
B. The real exchange rate will not change.
C. Both real and nominal exchange rates will not change.
D. Both real and nominal exchange will move together
Answer» C. Both real and nominal exchange rates will not change.
315.

What is the simple example of Stock Index in India:

A. NSE
B. Sensex
C. BSE
D. SEBI
Answer» C. BSE
316.

An agreement to exchange dollar bank deposits for euro bank deposits in one month is a

A. Spot transaction.
B. Future transaction.
C. Forward transaction.
D. Monthly transaction.
Answer» D. Monthly transaction.
317.

Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) was established in :

A. 1946
B. 1947
C. 1948
D. 1949
Answer» D. 1949
318.

The legislation to regulate insurance business in India was passed in which year?

A. 1976
B. 1912
C. 1818
D. 1945
Answer» C. 1818
319.

National Housing Bank is wholly owned by which of the following institutions?

A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. SBI
D. None of the above
Answer» B. SEBI
320.

Which one of the following is the main objective of Unit Trust of India?

A. To mobilize the savings of high income groups.
B. To mobilize the savings to low and high income groups.
C. To mobilize the savings of corporates.
D. To mobilize the savings of low and middle income groups
Answer» E.
321.

In India, the bank NABARD does not provide refinance to

A. Scheduled commercial bank
B. RRB
C. EXIM bank
D. state land development bank
Answer» E.
322.

In which of the following cities is the headquarters of the Unit Trust of India located?

A. Kolkata
B. Mumbai
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai
Answer» C. New Delhi
323.

The contribution which shall be paid by the employer to the Fund shall be

A. 5%
B. 7%
C. 12%
D. 10%
Answer» D. 10%
324.

Which of the following is not correct about development banks in India?

A. The Development Banks do not seek or accept deposits from the public
B. They provide short term finance
C. The development banks promote economic development by promoting investment & enterprise
D. None of these
Answer» C. The development banks promote economic development by promoting investment & enterprise
325.

What is the full form of FLC?

A. Financial Leasing Company
B. Finance Lending Company
C. Financial Leasing Company of India Limited
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
326.

A non-banking institution that has a principal business of receiving deposits under any scheme orarrangement in one lump sum or in installments by way of contributions is known as?

A. Principal non-banking company
B. Residential non-banking company
C. Residuary non-banking company
D. Optional non-banking company
Answer» D. Optional non-banking company
327.

The erstwhile Industrial Reconstruction Bank of India (IRBI) is now known as

A. IFCI
B. ICICI
C. IDBI
D. Industrial Investment Bank of India Ltd
Answer» E.
328.

Which among the following is/are correct regarding Money Market?

A. Money Market is a market for short-term funds.
B. Maturity in this market ranging from overnight to one year.
C. The basic function of money market is to provide efficient liquidity position for commercial banks, financial institution, Mutual funds, insurance companies, corporate etc.
D. Maturity in this market is above one year.
Answer» C. The basic function of money market is to provide efficient liquidity position for commercial banks, financial institution, Mutual funds, insurance companies, corporate etc.
329.

Under the PF Act, 1952 “Insurance Fund” means ……………

A. Unit Linked Insurance Plan
B. Deposit Linked Insurance Fund
C. Employees’ Group Accident Insurance
D. Medical Insurance Fund
Answer» C. Employees’ Group Accident Insurance
330.

The immediate (two-day) exchange of one currency for another is a

A. Forward transaction.
B. Spot transaction.
C. Money transaction.
D. Exchange transaction.
Answer» C. Money transaction.
331.

Capital market regulator is:

A. R B I
B. I R D A
C. N S E
D. B S E
Answer» E.
332.

What is the full form of FASB?

A. Financial Accounting Standard Board
B. Financial Accounting Safety Board
C. Finance and Accounts Standard Board
D. Financial Accounting Safety Bureau
Answer» B. Financial Accounting Safety Board
333.

HFC stands for which of the following?

A. Housing Finance Company
B. Housing Finance Corporation
C. Housing Federation of Commerce
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Housing Finance Corporation
334.

The chairman and members of Central Board constituted under Employees Provident Fund areappointed by

A. Supreme Court
B. State Government
C. Central Government
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
335.

An employer who contravenes or makes default in complying with the provisions of section 6 of thisact, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to _____ years.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Answer» D. 5
336.

A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the _______.

A. RBI Act 1934
B. Companies Act, 1956
C. NBFC Act 1956
D. Government Securities Regulations, 1913
Answer» C. NBFC Act 1956
337.

What is Call Money?

A. It is an overnight loan in the Money Market
B. It is loan of above1 day to 14 days in the money market
C. It is loan of above14 day to 364 days in the money market
D. It is an amount charged on ISD
Answer» B. It is loan of above1 day to 14 days in the money market
338.

Which of the following is not related with Money Market?

A. Treasury Bills
B. Commercial Bills
C. Certificates of Deposit
D. Shares
Answer» E.
339.

Industrial Development of was established as a subsidiary of

A. RBI
B. SIDBI
C. SBI
D. Industrial credit & investment corporation of India
Answer» B. SIDBI
340.

Which of the following statement is true about Certificates of Deposits?

A. It is secure instrument in comparison of Commercial Paper
B. It is a promissory note
C. It is traded in Capital Market
D. It was introduced in 1990
Answer» B. It is a promissory note
341.

A liquid fund can invest its money in which of the following

A. Central Government securities of around 10 year average maturity.
B. Money market instruments of less than 91 days maturity
C. Corporate bonds / paper of more than 91 days maturity
D. Short term Bank Deposits
Answer» C. Corporate bonds / paper of more than 91 days maturity
342.

Higher tariffs and quotas cause a country’s currency to _____ in the _____ run.

A. depreciate; short
B. appreciate; short
C. depreciate; long
D. appreciate; long
Answer» E.
343.

Which one of the following is the largest mutual fund organisation in India?

A. SBI Mutual Fund
B. Ind Bank Mutual Fund
C. Unit Trust of India
D. GIC Mutual Fund
Answer» D. GIC Mutual Fund
344.

Which term most accurately describes selling shares at a higher price than the price at which they werebought?

A. Loss
B. Profit
C. Asset
D. Dividend
Answer» C. Asset
345.

The term “Appropriate Government” is defined in which section of the PF Act?

A. Section 2(a)
B. Section 2 (b)
C. Section 2
Answer» B. Section 2 (b)
346.

Forward exchange rates

A. Involve the immediate exchange of bank deposits.
B. Involve the exchange of bank deposits at some specified future date.
C. Involve the immediate exchange of imports and exports.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Involve the immediate exchange of imports and exports.
347.

The Unit Trust of India (UTI) was set up in ……..

A. 1935
B. 1980
C. 1956
D. 1964
Answer» E.
348.

Lower tariffs and quotas cause a country’s currency to _____ in the _____ run.

A. depreciate; short
B. appreciate; short
C. depreciate; long
D. appreciate; long
Answer» D. appreciate; long
349.

Which is a type of crossing in a cheque?

A. Negotiable Crossing
B. Special Crossing
C. Level Crossing
D. Named Crossing
Answer» C. Level Crossing
350.

In primary market, the first time issued shares to be publicly traded, in stock market is considered as:

A. Traded Offering
B. Public Markets
C. Issuance Offering
D. Initial Public Offering
Answer» E.