Quiz 447: GK Questions for All Exams

1.
Which among the following is the Biggest Borrower in India?
2.
Which among the following would result in the fall in asset prices?
3.
Many a times we read in the financial newspapers about a term “Derivative”. In this context, consider the following statements: 
  1. A derivative is an instrument which is settled at a Future Rate only. 
  2. The Value of this instrument gets derived from the change of the Interest Rates & Foreign Exchange Rates 
  3. In India, a Derivative can be traded in exchanges only. 
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Depository Receipts? 
  1. An IDR declares ownership of shares of a Foreign Company
  2. The Shares in an IDR are held by an Indian Custodian 
  3. Using IDR, the Indian Residents get a chance to invest in a listed Foreign entity
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
5.
Consider the following:
  1. Repo Rate
  2. Reverse Repo Rate
  3. Bank Rate
  4. Base Rate
Which among the above are the constituents of the “interest rate corridor” used by the Reserve Bank of India?
6.
Which among the following curve defines the principle that zero tax rate would produce zero revenue for the government and a 100% tax rate would also generate zero revenue for the taxing Government?
7.
Consider the following: 
  1. Auto Loan 
  2. Home Loan 
  3. Infrastructure Project Financing 
  4. Personal Loans 
Which among the above can lead to a problem called “asset-liability mismatch” or ALM for a medium sized Bank ?
8.
Many a times we read in the newspapers that when Foreign Capital is allowed to enter the country freely, it can affect the economy adversely. Which among the following is a correct reason for the above assumption?
9.
Which among the following is the most reasonable idea behind issuing the “sweat equity” by the companies now a days?
10.
Which among the following is the designated body to carry out the KYC compliance procedure for mutual fund investors in India?

7 Comments

  1. Anonymous

    November 7, 2010 at 8:47 am

    Thanks for this invaluable help
    But in question number 10. the answer should be the A (i.e. low liquidity in the economy)

  2. Anonymous

    November 7, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    thanks for cooperation

  3. deep

    November 7, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    I loved question 14, thanks.

  4. Anonymous

    November 8, 2010 at 3:13 am

    Great!
    sir plz
    describe tier 1 ,2 and 3 city what is this

  5. Anonymous

    November 8, 2010 at 5:33 am

    thanx for these questions. these will be very much banaficial for me..

  6. Anonymous

    November 8, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    doubt in ques no 3rd and 5th, kindly explain

  7. Anonymous

    November 10, 2010 at 5:40 am

    dear sir in the question no:-2
    why not point 3 means(3. This will end the subsidy on the petroleum products)
    deregulation means remove the subsidy,
    if is not then why fiscal consolidation

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