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Q1:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

Identify, which of the following is not a function of Stock Exchange?

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 6 June Shift 1 BST question 1

Q2:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

What among the following is not an advantage of 'Electronic Trading System'?

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 6 June Shift 1 BST question 2

Q3:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

Financial Markets

Medium

The following steps are involved in the screen based trading for buying and selling of securities. Arrange them in correct sequence:

(A) The investor opens a demat account with a depository participant for holding and transferring securities in demat form.

(B) The broker goes online and connects with the main stock exchange and matches the share and best price available.

(C) The investor places an order with the broker to buy or sell shares.

(D) The investor signs a broker client agreement and client registration form.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 6 June Shift 1 BST question 3

Q4:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

Financial Markets

Medium

________ enhances the encashability of shares by promoting capital formation indirectly.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 6 June Shift 1 BST question 4

Q5:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

When securities are allotted by a company to Institutional Investors and some selected individuals, it is called ________.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 6 June Shift 1 BST question 5

Q6:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

Mr. Rajeev is a reputed stockbroker dealing in major stock exchanges. Sam, a retail investor, contacted him about buying shares of XYZ ltd. Rajeev's terminal indicated that the shares could be bought at the price mentioned, and the order was executed electronically. Later, ________________ was issued to Sam by Mr. Rajeev.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 6

Q7:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

The following constitute functions of the stock exchange:

A. Contributes to economic growth

B. Pricing of securities

C. Safety of transactions

D. Restricting equity cult

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 7

Q8:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Instruments of money market)LIST-II (Explanation)
A. Treasury BillI. Unsecured, negotiable, short term instruments in bearer form, issued by commercial banks and financial institutions.
B. Commercial PaperII. Short term unsecured promissory note, negotiable and transferable by endorsement and delivery with a fixed maturity period used for bridge financing.
C. Call MoneyIII. An instrument of short term borrowing by the Government of India.
D. Certificate of DepositIV. Short term finance repayable on demand, with a maturity period of one day to fifteen days.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 8

Q9:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

Mr Menon is a financial consultant working as a freelancer. He said "Financial markets facilitate easy purchase and sale of financial assets". Identify which function of the financial market he was referring to:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 9

Q10:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

________________ helps to link the savers and the investors by mobilizing funds between them.

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Q11:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Financial Markets

Medium

The following was not the objective of setting up the Bombay Stock Exchange:

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Q12:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Financial Markets

Medium

The following is not a Development function of SEBI:

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Q13:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Financial Markets

Easy

The methods of floatation of new issues in primary market doesn't include:

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Q14:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Financial Markets

Easy

"The stock exchange can play a vital role in ensuring wider share ownership by taking effective steps in educating the public about the investments."

Identify the function of stock exchange reflected above:

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Q15:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Financial Markets

Easy

Which of the following is not the function of financial markets:

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Q16:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

Which of the following is NOT true about "Primary Market"?

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Q17:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Medium

Which of the following is NOT a Regulatory Function of SEBI?

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Q18:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Medium

Which of the following are the objectives of the Securities and Exchange Board of India?

(A) To establish a nationwide trading facility for all types of securties.

(B) To regulate stock exchanges and the securities industry.

(C) To protect the rights and interests of investors

(D) To prevent trading malpractices

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q19:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Medium

What is a "Trade Confirmation slip"?

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Option 2,3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 1 BST question 19

Q20:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

Which of the following is NOT related to Depository Services?

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Q21:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Keywords)List-II (Financial market concepts)
(A) Keeps securities in electronic form on behalf of investors(I) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
(B) Provides protection to the investors and encourages competitiveness in the financial environment(II) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
(C) Established a nationwide trading facility for all types of securities(III) Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL)
(D) Asia's first stock exchange(IV) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q22:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Easy

Mr. A wants to invest an amount he gained as surplus profit from his business in the money market. Suggest him which of the following is not an appropriate option for investment?

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Q23:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Medium

A government company requires funds for a new project. What are the methods of flotation available to this company?

(A) Offer for Sale

(B) Initial Public Offer (IPO)

(C) Offer Through Prospectus

(D) Private Placement

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q24:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Functions/objectives of SEBI)List-II (Explanation)
(A) Training of intermediaries(I) Objective of SEBI
(B) Controlling insider trading(II) Regulatory function
(C) Guide and educate individual investors(III) Development function
(D) Levying fee for carrying out the purposes of the act(IV) Protective function

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q25:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Financial Markets

Medium

All the trades in screen based trading of securities are settled on what basis?

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Q26:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Financial Markets

Medium

Which of the following is not associated with Bombay Stock Exchange?

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Q27:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Financial Markets

Easy

"A privilege given to existing shareholders to subscribe to a new issue of shares according to the terms and conditions of the company".

Identify the method of flotation from this statement.

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Q28:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Financial Markets

Easy

An instrument of short-term finance repayable on demand, with a maturity period of one to fifteen days, used for interbank transactions.

Identify the money market instrument from this statement.

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Q29:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Financial Markets

Medium

Which of the following is not an objective of SEBI?

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Q30:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Financial Markets

Easy

Which of the following is not a feature of the Primary Market?

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