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Capital markets - class-XII

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Primary and Secondary markets.

  1. Compete with each other

  2. Complement each other

  3. Function independently

  4. Control each other


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primary and secondary markets complement each other. ... Secondary market deals in the purchase and sale of the existing securities. That is, once the securities are issued in primary market, they are then traded in the secondary market. It is in this sense that both the markets complement each other.

Total number of Stock exchange in India are.

  1. $20$

  2. $21$

  3. $22$

  4. $23$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:


There are a total of 21 stock exchanges in India, with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) being the largest.

 The investors in Primary market are ______.

  1. banks

  2. financial institutions

  3. insurance companies

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The investors in Primary market are banks, financial institutions and insurance companies. The primary market is also known as the new issues market, which deals with new securities being issued for the first time.  Primary market directly contributes in capital formation because in primary market company goes directly to investors and utilize the funds for investment purpose. Primary market does not include finance in the form of loan from financial institutions.

The lead manager coordinates all the activities among intermediaries connected with the e-IPOs.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lead manager coordinates all the activities among intermediaries connected with the e-IPOs- this is a true statement. A company proposing to issue capital to the public through on-line system of stock exchange has to enter into an agreement with stock exchange. This is called an Initial Public Offer or IPO.

The process of economic development is facilitated by the existence of a well functioning capital market.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The process of economic development is facilitated by the existence of a well functioning capital market- this is a true statement. The term capital market refers to facilities and institutional arrangements through which long-term funds, both debt and equity are raised and invested.  Capital market can be defined as a market for long and medium term funds. It refers to the organizations or institutions which provide funds for more than one year time period.

Capital market means _____________.

  1. Mutual Funds

  2. Money Market

  3. Securities Market

  4. Banking Business


Correct Option: C

Betas that are constantly adjusted to reflect changes in capital structure and firms operations are classified as _________________.

  1. fundamental structure

  2. fundamental adjustment

  3. fundamental betas

  4. fundamental operations


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Betas that are constantly adjusted to reflect changes in capital structure and firms operations are classified as fundamental betas. Fundamental betas can be defined as a measure which helps to determine the potential risk of a security using current and future predicted fundamental information of the company. It includes market related and financial data.

A stock that provides regular dividends even during economic downturn is called _______.

  1. listed

  2. crow stock

  3. income stock

  4. defensive stock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A stock that provides regular dividends even during economic downturn is called listed. Listed stocks can be referred to those stocks which are officially traded in Stock Exchange. These listed stocks may adhere to the listing requirements of the Exchange Board.

The relationship between the price of a share and the sensex is measurably _____________.

  1. Alfa

  2. Beta

  3. Book value

  4. Annuity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The relationship between the price of a share and the sensex is measurably alfa. It helps to measure the performance of securities. It helps in benchmarking fund portfolios and launching of index funds.

When a company makes first issue of shares to the general public it is called

  1. ADR

  2. GDR

  3. CD

  4. IPO


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An initial public offering is when a private company or corporation raises investment capital by offering its stock to the public for the first time.


Some companies cannot afford a public issue and choose to use private placement because ________.

  1. access to the primary market can be expensive on account of various mandatory and non-mandatory expenses

  2. SEBI registered brokers have to be appointed for the purpose of accepting applications

  3. securities are not issued directly to the public

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Some companies cannot afford a public issue and choose to use private placement because access to the primary market can be expensive on account of various mandatory and non-mandatory expenses. The process of listing company's shares in stock exchange involves huge expenses.

The term _____ refers to facilities and institutional arrangements through which long-term funds, both debt and equity are raised and invested.

  1. Capital market

  2. Money market

  3. Discounted market

  4. International market


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term capital market refers to facilities and institutional arrangements through which long-term funds, both debt and equity are raised and invested. Capital market can be defined as a market for long and medium term funds. It refers to the organizations or institutions which provide funds for more than one year time period.

_______ helps existing investors to dis-invest and fresh investors to enter the market.

  1. Secondary market

  2. Primary market

  3. Capital market

  4. Money market


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Secondary market helps existing investors to dis-invest and fresh investors to enter the market. The secondary market is also known as the stock market or stock exchange, which is the market for the purchase and sale of existing securities. In secondary market, securities are not directly issued by the company to investors. The securities are sold by existing investors to other investors.

The contents of the prospectus have to be in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act and SEBI disclosure and investor protection guidelines.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The contents of the prospectus have to be in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act and SEBI disclosure and investor protection guidelines- this is a true statement. Prospectus is required and to be filed up under Stock Exchange Board. It helps to give details about the company's background. It helps to protect the interests of the investors and provides security to the investment.

 The capital market should also be efficient in respect of ______________.

  1. minimizing transaction costs

  2. the information that it delivers

  3. allocating capital most productively

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Capital market can be defined as a market for long and medium term funds. It refers to the organizations or institutions which provide funds for more than one year time period. The capital market should also be efficient in respect of:
a) minimizing transaction costs b) the information that it delivers
c) allocating capital most productively.

This is where a company gets listed in a stock exchange. Identify the platform _______________.

  1. Secondary Market

  2. Standard Market

  3. Primary Market

  4. Money Market


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The company gets listed in a stock exchange on the platform known as the primary market. The primary market is also known as the new issues market, which deals with new securities being issued for the first time.  Primary market directly contributes in capital formation because in primary market company goes directly to investors and utilize the funds for investment purpose.Primary market does not include finance in the form of loan from financial institutions.

_______makes a direct appeal to investors to raise capital, through an advertisement in newspapers and magazines.

  1. Investor

  2. Prospectus

  3. Underwriter

  4. Auditor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prospectus makes a direct appeal to investors to raise capital, through an advertisement in newspapers and magazines. Prospectus is regarded as a formal document. It is required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It helps to provide details about an investment offering for sale to the public.

_____ is a statistical measure of the changes in a portfolio of stocks representing a portion of the overall market.

  1. Index

  2. Stock list

  3. Price list

  4. Notation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Index is a statistical measure of the changes in a portfolio of stocks representing a portion of the overall market. Index can be defined as a statistical measure of change in a securities market. In simple terms, index is an measure of something related to finance.

Primary procedure in trading on a Stock Exchange is _______.

  1. opening 'Demat' Account with Depository

  2. placing the Order

  3. selection of a registered broker

  4. executing the Order


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Primary procedure in trading on a Stock Exchange is selection of a registered broker. The buying and selling of securities can only be done through SEBI registered brokers who are members of the stock exchange . The broker can be individual, partnership firms or corporate bodies.

_____ means actual transfer of securities.

  1. Executing the Order

  2. Placing the Order

  3. Opening 'Demat' Account with Depository

  4. Settlement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Settlement means actual transfer of securities. This is the last stage in the trading of securities done by the broker on behalf of their clients. Settlement can be done in two ways, namely, on-spot settlement and forward settlement.

A stock market index is a barometer of market behavior.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A stock market index is a barometer of market behavior. Stock market index can be defined as a measure or indicator which shows how the market mechanism works for securities. It is computed from the prices of selected stocks from the market.

The shares of companies are dealt in.

  1. Stock market

  2. Foreign exchange market

  3. Bullion market

  4. Commodity market


Correct Option: A

Long-term borrowing is undertaken in.

  1. Money market

  2. Capital market

  3. Bullion market

  4. Foreign exchange market


Correct Option: B

The number of approved stock exchanges in India in 2018 is________.

  1. 14

  2. 21

  3. 18

  4. 15


Correct Option: A

According to traditional approach the average cost of capital ________________________________.

  1. Remains constant up to a degree of leverage and rise sharply thereafter with even increase in leverage

  2. Rises constantly with increase in leverage

  3. Decreases up to a certain point, remains unchanged for moderate increase in leverage and rises beyond a certain point

  4. Decreases at an increasing rate with increase in leverage

  5. Increase up to certain point remains constant for moderate decrease in leverage and decreases beyond a certain point.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the traditional approach the average cost of capital K$ _0$ as a consequence of a behaviour of K$ _e$ and K$ _d$, decreases up to a certain point remains more or less unchanged for moderate increases in leverage thereafter and rises beyond a certain point.

Money market arranges for ____________ and capital market provides for ____________ funds. 

  1. long-term, short-term

  2. long-term, short to medium-term

  3. short-term, medium to long-term

  4. medium-term, short to long-term


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The financial market is a platform where investors deal in financial instruments. Money market and capital market are part of the financial market.

In the money market, extremely liquid financial instruments are traded, i.e. monetary instruments of short expiry are dealt with.
On the the other hand, the capital market is for medium to long term finance.

The __________ market is also known as the new issues market, which deals with new securities being issued for the first time.

  1. capital

  2. money

  3. primary

  4. secondary


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary market is also known as the new issues market, which deals with new securities being issued for the first time.  Primary market directly contributes in capital formation because in primary market company goes directly to investors and utilize the funds for investment purpose. Primary market does not include finance in the form of loan from financial institutions.

Which of the following is/are a method of flotation in the primary market?

  1. Offer through prospectus

  2. Offer for sale

  3. Private placement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are various methods of floating new issues in the primary market. They are:

  • Offer through Prospectus involves inviting subscription from the public through issue of prospectus.
  • Offer for Sale: Under this method securities are not issued directly to the public but are offered for sale through intermediaries like issuing houses or stock brokers.
  • Private Placement: Private placement is the allotment of securities by a company to institutional investors and some selected individuals.

We read in the newspaper that the foreign direct investment are preferred over the capital inflow. In this context, please consider the following.
  Which statement is more suitable for this statement ?

  1. FDI brings in latest technology

  2. FDI does not involve large outflow

  3. FDI improves efficiency of the economy

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We read in the newspaper that the foreign direct investment are preferred over the capital inflow. In this context, FDI brings in latest technology is the more suitable for this statement. Foreign Direct Investment plays a crucial role in growth dynamics of an economy.It serves the interest of the foreign investors as well as look after the long-term financial interest of the investors.

'If you want to gauge economic status of a country, analyse the status of its capital market'. This statement is pertaining to ________.

  1. monetary policy

  2. capital policy

  3. stock exchange

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'If you want to gauge economic status of a country, analyze the status of its capital market'. This statement is pertaining to stock exchange.Stock exchange has a provision to list the securities for trading. This is a service given to corporate sector. Stock exchange leads to capital formation as prices of securities with a variable return continue to increase over a long term Stock exchange provides services like, wide dissemination of prices of securities.

Stock exchange leads to _________ as prices of securities with a variable return continue to increase over long term.

  1. pricing of securities

  2. liquidity

  3. spreading of equity cult

  4. capital formation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stock exchange leads to capital formation as prices of securities with a variable return continue to increase over long term. Stock exchange has a provision to list the securities for trading. This is a service given to corporate sector. Stock exchange provides services like, wide dissemination of prices of securities.

Sale of securities after the trading hours of the stock exchange is known as _______________.

  1. Short selling

  2. Stop loss

  3. Kerb dealing

  4. Profit taking


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sale of securities after the trading hours of the stock exchange is known as Kerb dealing. Kerb dealing or Kerb trading occurs outside of the general market operations, commonly through the use of computers or telephones after the official exchanges have closed.

Stock exchange deals with the _________________.

  1. Second-hand securities

  2. Issue of equity shares

  3. Issue of preference shares

  4. Issue of debentures


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stock exchange deals with the second hand securities. Stock exchange works through a network of exchanges. Companies list their stock on an exchange in order to raise money to expand their business and investors purchase those shares.

Which of the following are secondary market intermediaries for corporate securities in India?
I. Investors
II. Jobbers
III. Brokers and sub-brokers
IV. Portfolio consultants

  1. I, II and III only

  2. II, III and IV only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and IV only


Correct Option: B

Match the items of List-I with the items of List-II and select the correct answer:

List-I List-II
(i) Private ownership and Free Enterprise (a) Secondary Market
(ii) Government ownership and Central Authority (b) Capitalism
(iii) The market for the sale and purchase of previously issued securities (c) Primary Market
(iv) The market for new long term capital (d) Socialism
  1. $(i) - (b), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (a), (iv) - (c)$

  2. $(i) - (a), (ii) - (b), (iii) - (c), (iv) - (d)$

  3. $(i) - (b), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (c), (iv) - (a)$

  4. $(i) - (a), (ii) - (c), (iii) - (b), (iv) - (d)$


Correct Option: A
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