Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2024
With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations" are the instruments of :
- A Bond market
- B Forex market
- C Money market ✓
- D Stock market
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
CSE2023
Consider the following markets
- Government Bond Market
- Call Money Market
- Treasury Bill Market
- Stock Market
How many of the above are included in capital markets?
- A Only one
- B Only two ✓
- C Only three
- D All four
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
CSE2020
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements
- 'Commercial Paper' is a short-term unsecured promissory note
- 'Certificate of Deposit' is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation
- 'Call Money' is a short-term finance used for interbank transactions
- 'Zero-Coupon Bonds' are the interest bearing short-term bonds issued by the Scheduled Commercial Banks to corporations
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 4 only
- C 1 and 3 only ✓
- D 2, 3 and 4 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
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