Markets Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

• Regulating the issue of currency

• Controlling inflation through monetary policy

• Regulating the securities market

• Acting as the banker to the government

What is the main role of a stock exchange in India?

• Issuing new currency

• Facilitating the buying and selling of securities

• Providing loans to the public

• Conducting foreign trade

In which market are new securities issued and sold for the first time?

• Secondary market

• Primary market

• Money market

• Derivatives market

Which of the following best describes the secondary market?

• A market where new securities are issued

• A market where existing securities are traded among investors

• A market regulated by the RBI

• A market for foreign exchange

What is the primary function of a clearing house in a stock exchange?

• Providing loans to investors

• Ensuring the transfer of securities and funds between buyers and sellers

• Issuing new shares

• Regulating the foreign exchange market

A broking house primarily performs which of the following functions?

• Managing mutual funds

• Facilitating the buying and selling of securities for clients

• Regulating stock exchanges

• Issuing government bonds

Portfolio Management Services (PMS) are primarily designed to:

• Provide loans to small businesses

• Manage an individual's or institution's investment portfolio

• Issue new securities in the market

• Regulate the stock market

Which of the following is an example of a transaction in the secondary market?

• A company issuing new shares

• An investor buying shares from another investor

• A company raising funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO)

• A bank issuing a fixed deposit

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plays a crucial role in:

• Regulating the primary market

• Maintaining monetary stability and controlling inflation

• Managing mutual funds

• Issuing equity shares

What is the role of the RBI in the foreign exchange market?

• Issuing government bonds

• Managing the exchange rate of the Indian Rupee

• Facilitating the trading of securities

• Providing loans to foreign investors