26. The term ‘Bear Market’ refers to:
a) Increasing stock prices
b) Decreasing stock prices
c) Stable stock prices
d) No stock market activity
Answer: b) Decreasing stock prices
27. The ‘Sensex’ is the benchmark index of the:
a) NSE
b) BSE
c) MCX
d) NCDEX
Answer: b) BSE
28. The ‘Nifty’ is the benchmark index of the:
a) NSE
b) BSE
c) MCX
d) NCDEX
Answer: a) NSE
29. Which of the following is a measure of market volatility?
a) P/E ratio
b) Dividend yield
c) Beta coefficient
d) The book value of a stock
Answer: c) Beta coefficient
30. Which of the following is not a factor that influences stock prices?
a) Economic conditions
b) Corporate earnings
c) Dividend payout ratio
d) Political stability
Answer: c) Dividend payout ratio