11. Which of the following is a debt market instrument?
a) Equity shares
b) Government bonds
c) Preference shares
d) Convertible debentures
Answer: b) Government bonds
12. Which of the following is not a type of mutual fund scheme in India?
a) Equity-oriented funds
b) Debt-oriented funds
c) Index funds
d) Treasury bills
Answer: d) Treasury bills
13. The concept of dematerialization is associated with:
a) Commodities trading
b) Currency trading
c) Equity trading
d) Bond trading
Answer: c) Equity trading
14. Which of the following is not a regulator of the Indian capital market?
a) SEBI
b) RBI
c) IRDAI
d) PFRDA
Answer: c) IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India)
15. The Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL) is a:
a) Bank
b) Depository participant
c) Stock exchange
d) Mutual fund
Answer: b) Depository participant