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MCQs on “Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Rules and Regulations and its Impact on Economy”
- What is the primary function of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?a) Regulation of banking institutions
b) Supervision of non-banking financial companies
c) Regulation of stock exchanges and securities markets
d) Control of monetary policyAnswer: c) Regulation of stock exchanges and securities markets
- Which of the following is a key role of SEBI in the securities market?a) Encouraging speculative activities
b) Ensuring transparency and fairness in the market
c) Fixing interest rates on loans
d) Monitoring foreign exchange ratesAnswer: b) Ensuring transparency and fairness in the market
- In which year was the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established?a) 1975
b) 1988
c) 1992
d) 2000Answer: b) 1988
- Which of the following is a SEBI regulatory framework for mutual funds?a) SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996
b) SEBI (Capital Market) Regulations, 1990
c) SEBI (Shareholders) Regulations, 1992
d) SEBI (Securities) Regulations, 1989Answer: a) SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996
- Which of the following SEBI regulations aims at protecting the interests of investors in the Indian capital markets?a) SEBI (Disclosure of Interest) Regulations, 1998
b) SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011
c) SEBI (Investor Protection) Regulations, 2000
d) SEBI (Regulation of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2014Answer: b) SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011
- What is the role of SEBI in regulating insider trading?a) Approving financial statements
b) Ensuring that privileged information is not misused for stock trading
c) Managing public sector banks
d) Providing loans to companiesAnswer: b) Ensuring that privileged information is not misused for stock trading
- SEBI’s role in the economy primarily focuses on the regulation of:a) Central government bonds
b) The stock market and capital market integrity
c) Private financial institutions
d) The foreign exchange marketAnswer: b) The stock market and capital market integrity
- Which of the following is a major function of SEBI under its regulatory authority?a) Determining inflation rates
b) Protecting investors from market manipulation
c) Formulating fiscal policies
d) Regulating retail market pricingAnswer: b) Protecting investors from market manipulation
- What is the name of the stock exchange regulated by SEBI in India?a) NSE (National Stock Exchange)
b) MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange)
c) BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)
d) Both a) and c)Answer: d) Both a) and c)
- SEBI introduced the concept of “Corporate Governance” to improve:a) Government participation in markets
b) Investment in the public sector
c) Corporate accountability and transparency
d) Retail investment schemesAnswer: c) Corporate accountability and transparency
- Which of the following is the primary objective of SEBI’s role in regulating the securities market?a) Increasing the interest rates on deposits
b) Protecting the interests of investors and ensuring the smooth functioning of the market
c) Promoting new industries
d) Encouraging monopolies in the marketAnswer: b) Protecting the interests of investors and ensuring the smooth functioning of the market
- What is the role of SEBI in the primary market?a) Monitoring international trade
b) Licensing new companies to raise capital
c) Setting tax rates for stock market transactions
d) Regulating foreign investments onlyAnswer: b) Licensing new companies to raise capital
- Which of the following is SEBI’s initiative to increase investor awareness?a) Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
b) Digital Currency Regulation
c) Cryptocurrency Licensing
d) E-commerce RegulationsAnswer: a) Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
- Which of the following regulations is related to mutual funds in India, as governed by SEBI?a) SEBI (Mutual Fund) Regulations, 1996
b) SEBI (Securities Trading) Regulations, 1990
c) SEBI (Stock Exchange) Regulations, 2000
d) SEBI (Financial Planning) Regulations, 2015Answer: a) SEBI (Mutual Fund) Regulations, 1996
- Which of the following sectors is directly impacted by SEBI’s rules and regulations?a) Real Estate
b) Stock Markets and Financial Markets
c) Textile and Apparel Industry
d) AgricultureAnswer: b) Stock Markets and Financial Markets
- Which of the following is one of SEBI’s regulatory approaches for the securities market?a) Price control mechanism
b) Compliance and surveillance of market operations
c) Setting up educational institutions
d) Creating monopolies in the financial marketAnswer: b) Compliance and surveillance of market operations
- Under SEBI’s regulations, which of the following actions is considered illegal in the securities market?a) Foreign investments in Indian stocks
b) Insider trading
c) Long-term investments
d) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)Answer: b) Insider trading
- SEBI’s regulatory role enhances the efficiency of the Indian economy by ensuring:a) Price stability in the commodity market
b) Increased foreign investments in the manufacturing sector
c) Transparency, fairness, and orderliness in the financial markets
d) Control of inflation in the economyAnswer: c) Transparency, fairness, and orderliness in the financial markets
- Which of the following functions does SEBI perform for the protection of investors?a) Deciding tax policies
b) Overseeing unfair trading practices like market manipulation
c) Collecting tariffs on imported goods
d) Conducting banking activitiesAnswer: b) Overseeing unfair trading practices like market manipulation
- What was the major impact of SEBI’s regulations on the Indian economy?a) Encouraged short-term speculation
b) Enhanced investor confidence and market integrity
c) Increased government intervention in market affairs
d) Reduced corporate tax ratesAnswer: b) Enhanced investor confidence and market integrity
- The SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) Regulations, 2014, govern the activities of:a) Domestic stockbrokers
b) Foreign investors and their participation in Indian markets
c) Indian mutual funds
d) Insurance companiesAnswer: b) Foreign investors and their participation in Indian markets
- SEBI introduced the “Risk Management Framework” for which of the following reasons?a) To monitor corporate earnings
b) To ensure the stability and integrity of the stock markets
c) To encourage short-term trading strategies
d) To raise capital for public sector undertakingsAnswer: b) To ensure the stability and integrity of the stock markets
- Which of the following regulations is related to the governance of stock exchanges in India?a) SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 1992
b) SEBI (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regulations, 2012
c) SEBI (Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992
d) SEBI (Investor Relations) Regulations, 2005Answer: b) SEBI (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regulations, 2012
- Which of the following is a major impact of SEBI’s surveillance on the Indian economy?a) Reduced government tax rates
b) Strengthened market integrity and investor protection
c) Increased foreign exchange reserves
d) Control of commodity pricesAnswer: b) Strengthened market integrity and investor protection
- SEBI’s “Fit and Proper Criteria” is primarily aimed at:a) Ensuring fair practice by market intermediaries
b) Promoting international investments
c) Managing state-owned corporations
d) Determining the eligibility of employees in public officesAnswer: a) Ensuring fair practice by market intermediaries
- SEBI’s intervention in regulating the market primarily helps in:a) Increasing government control over private businesses
b) Creating more bureaucratic hurdles for companies
c) Safeguarding the interests of investors and ensuring orderly market functioning
d) Discouraging new market participantsAnswer: c) Safeguarding the interests of investors and ensuring orderly market functioning
- Which of the following is a core function of SEBI under the SEBI Act of 1992?a) Setting interest rates
b) Regulating mutual funds and stock exchanges
c) Creating fiscal policies
d) Distributing loans to companiesAnswer: b) Regulating mutual funds and stock exchanges
- The SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations were enacted in which year?a) 1990
b) 1992
c) 1995
d) 2000Answer: b) 1992
- What does SEBI’s regulatory framework aim to minimize in the securities markets?a) Capital formation
b) Unfair trade practices and market manipulation
c) Government interference
d) Stock market volatilityAnswer: b) Unfair trade practices and market manipulation
- SEBI regulates the functioning of which of the following financial market segments?a) Primary and secondary securities market
b) Retail banking sector
c) Real estate sector
d) Government savings schemesAnswer: a) Primary and secondary securities market
These MCQs cover the role, regulations, and impact of SEBI in India’s economy, and are useful for understanding the regulatory framework for the civil services examination.
