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351.

Which type of preference Shares can be converted into equity?

A. Redeemable Bonds
B. Convertible Bonds
C. Non- Convertible Bonds
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Non- Convertible Bonds
352.

A diversified equity fund is one which

A. Invests in one sector
B. Invests in one theme
C. Invests in stocks across various sectors
D. Invests in minimum 30 stocks
Answer» D. Invests in minimum 30 stocks
353.

The Hindustan Co-operative Insurance Company was set up in the year 1907 in which city?

A. Delhi
B. Bombay
C. Madras
D. Calcutta
Answer» E.
354.

”Development Banks” are

A. Branches of commercial Banks whether in private or public sector, situated in rural area for upliftment of weaker sections of the society
B. Financial sections which provide long term finance to industries
C. Land development banks which provide development financing to agriculture
D. None of these
Answer» C. Land development banks which provide development financing to agriculture
355.

Which of the following is the regulator of Money market?

A. Reserve Bank of India
B. Government of India
C. Telecom Regularity Authority
D. Insurance Regularity Department
Answer» B. Government of India
356.

In the foreign exchange market, if the interest rate on foreign deposits increases, holding everything elseconstant,

A. The expected return schedule for foreign deposits shifts to the right.
B. The dollar depreciates.
C. The foreign currency appreciates.
D. All of the above.
Answer» E.
357.

Which is not a type of cheque?

A. Mutilated Cheque
B. Stale Cheque
C. Crossed Cheque
D. Promissory Cheque
Answer» E.
358.

Who controls the capital market in India?

A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. IRDA
D. NABARD
Answer» B. RBI
359.

Hedging transaction is indicated by

A. Transactions in odd amounts
B. Presentation of documentary support
C. Frequency of such transactions
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
360.

Where is the headquarter of the SEBI?

A. Delhi
B. Bengaluru
C. Chennai
D. Mumbai
Answer» E.
361.

Which agency is exclusively concerned with the credit needs of all types agricultural and ruraldevelopment?

A. SBI
B. IDBI
C. RBI
D. NABARD
Answer» E.
362.

The headquarter of NABARD is situated in

A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Lucknow
D. Kolkata
Answer» C. Lucknow
363.

When was the Industrial Finance Corporation of India setup in India?

A. 1945
B. 1948
C. 1951
D. 1991
Answer» C. 1951
364.

The type of lease that includes a third party, a lender, is called as which of the following?

A. Sale and leaseback
B. Leveraged lease
C. Direct Leasing Agreement
D. Operating Lease
Answer» C. Direct Leasing Agreement
365.

What is Notice 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» C. It is loan of above14 day to 364 days in the money market
366.

Which of the following is least risky:

A. Equity
B. Corporate Bonds
C. Treasury Bills
D. Certificate of Deposits
Answer» D. Certificate of Deposits
367.

Which of the following is false about NBFC?

A. NBFC cannot accept demand deposits
B. NBFCs do not form part of the payment and settlement system and cannot issue cheques drawn on itself
C. deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is not available to depositors of NBFCs
D. NBFC cannot undertake insurance business
Answer» E.
368.

The amount which is paid at the time of maturity of the bond is equal to:

A. Face Value
B. Yield
C. Coupon
D. Discounted Price
Answer» B. Yield
369.

In the long run, ________ affect the exchange rate.

A. relative price levels
B. tariffs and quotas
C. productivity
D. All of the above.
Answer» E.
370.

In which year was the Life Insurance Corporation of India formed?

A. 1956
B. 1960
C. 1948
D. 1962
Answer» B. 1960
371.

Which of these DFI was primarily set up for the development of the Micro, Small and MediumEnterprise (MSME) sector?

A. NABARD
B. IDBI
C. SIDBI
D. IFCI
Answer» D. IFCI
372.

Which financial institution is helping commercial banks is lending to the infrastructure sector?

A. IFCI Ltd
B. IDBI
C. IIFCL
D. IIBI
Answer» D. IIBI
373.

What is the maximum duration for which term money can be lent/borrowed in money market?

A. 1 day
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 1 year
Answer» E.
374.

Which of the following does not have any roles in regulation of NBFCs?

A. National Housing Bank
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. SIDBI
D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer» D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
375.

Which one of the following is not used to estimate cost of equity capital?

A. External yield criterion
B. Dividend plus growth rate
C. Equity capitalisation approach
D. Capital asset pricing model
Answer» B. Dividend plus growth rate
376.

Which of the following statements about The Employees’ Provident Funds and (MiscellaneousProvisions) Act are true? A) The Act is not applicable to cooperative societies employing less than 50 persons working with the aid of power. B) It makes provision for pension scheme, including family pension. C) There is no wage limit to be covered under the Act. D) The Act has a provision relating to Employees’ Deposit-linked Insurance Scheme.

A. A, B & D
B. A & C
C. A, C & D
D. B, C & D
Answer» B. A & C
377.

What is the minimum amount at which Commercial Paper can be issued?

A. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 5 lakhs.
B. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 5 Crores.
C. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 1 lakh.
D. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 1 Crore.
Answer» B. The minimum amount for Commercial Papers is 5 Crores.
378.

Factoring Business is also known as by which of the following names?

A. Account Receivable Factoring
B. Asset based lending
C. Invoice Factoring
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
379.

Which of the following statement is true about Commercial Bill?

A. It is a promissory note
B. It is a bill of Exchange
C. It is a trade Bill
D. It is issued by RBI
Answer» D. It is issued by RBI
380.

Venture capital was originated in which of the following countries?

A. India
B. Britain
C. USA
D. France
Answer» D. France
381.

Which of the following give finance to young, start-up companies?

A. Venture Capital Firm
B. Finance Company
C. Small – business Finance Company
D. Capital – Creation Company
Answer» B. Finance Company
382.

Which of the following is a development bank?

A. HDFC
B. NHB
C. Axis Bank
D. DCB
Answer» C. Axis Bank
383.

What is the maximum validity of a cheque?

A. 90 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 180 days
Answer» B. 30 days
384.

Can an agent, of the owner of a factory, be termed as an employer?

A. Yes
B. No
C. none
D. none
Answer» B. No
385.

Central Government’s contribution towards the capital of RRBs is made through

A. NABARD
B. RBI
C. SBI
D. Central cooperative Bank
Answer» B. RBI
386.

Which among the following complaints not dealt by SEBI:

A. Complaints falling under the purview of the regulatory bodies like RBI, IRDA, PFEDA, CCI, FMC etc.
B. Complaints regarding Pension Fund
C. Complaints regarding Commodities
D. All of Above
Answer» E.
387.

The premier export finance institution of the country is

A. RBI
B. SBI
C. EXIM Bank
D. IDBI
Answer» D. IDBI
388.

SIP is a

A. Method of regular investment
B. Name of a mutual fund
C. Brand of Tea Stock
D. None of these
Answer» B. Name of a mutual fund
389.

Which of the following is related with Money Market?

A. Treasury Bills
B. Commercial money
C. Cheque
D. Shares
Answer» B. Commercial money
390.

Which one of the following agencies in the Indian Capital market has authority to regulate the Mutualfund markets in India?

A. IRDA
B. SEBI
C. RBI
D. IBPS
Answer» D. IBPS
391.

Which agency regulates and supervises NBFCs?

A. Finance Ministry
B. SEBI
C. RBI
D. Respective state government
Answer» D. Respective state government
392.

The effect of speculation on exchange rate is

A. It causes violent fluctuations in exchange rate.
B. It aggravates the market trends.
C. Either or both of A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Answer» D. Neither A nor B.
393.

What is Term 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 a loan provided on certain terms and conditions by Bank to its customer
Answer» D. It is a loan provided on certain terms and conditions by Bank to its customer
394.

The punch line of the advertisement of which of the following organization is “Jindagi ke sath bhiJindagi ke bad bhi”?

A. New India Assurance
B. General Insurance Corporation
C. ICICI Prudential
D. Life Insurance Corporation Of India
Answer» E.
395.

Which of the following act defines a Cheque?

A. RBI Act 1934
B. Negotiable Instrument Act 1881
C. Banking Regulation Act 1949
D. Companies Act 2013
Answer» C. Banking Regulation Act 1949
396.

Maintaining a foreign currency account is helpful to

A. Avoid transaction cost.
B. Avoid exchange risk.
C. Avoid both transaction cost and exchange risk.
D. Avoid exchange risk and domestic currency depreciation
Answer» D. Avoid exchange risk and domestic currency depreciation
397.

What is the minimum duration for which term money can be lent/borrowed in money market?

A. 1 day
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 1 year
Answer» C. 30 days
398.

Section 2(aa) of the PF act defines the term ……………

A. Basic Wages
B. Authorised Officer
C. Government
D. None of these
Answer» C. Government
399.

The Export-Import bank of India (Exim Bank) is a public sector financial institution created by an Act of parliament viz

A. BR Act ,1949
B. The companies Act, 1956
C. Export-Import bank of India Act, 1981
D. The Exim Act, 1948
Answer» D. The Exim Act, 1948
400.

What is the full form of VCT?

A. Venture Capital Trusts
B. Venture Capital Trading
C. Value Capital Trusts
D. Value Capital Trading
Answer» B. Venture Capital Trading