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Topic Government securities
Asked 3 times in CSE over 21 years (2000–2021), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 3 years (2000–2021)
Across exams
CSE · 3How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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CSE2021
With reference to India, consider the following statements
- Retail investors through demat account can invest in 'Treasury Bills' and 'Government of India Debt Bonds' in primary market
- The 'Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching' is a government securities trading platform of the Reserve Bank of India
- The 'Central Depository Services Ltd.' is jointly promoted by the Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 1 and 2 ✓
- C 3 only
- D 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
CSE2018
Consider the following statements
- The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State Government Securities
- Treasury bills are issued by the Government of India and there are no treasury bills issued by the State Governments
- Treasury bills offer are issued at a discount from the par value
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A 1 and 2
- B 3 only
- C 2 and 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
CSE2000
Gilt-edged market means
- A bullion market
- B market of Government securities ✓
- C market of guns
- D market of pure metals
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
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