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2020 · Q53Indian EconomyFinancial Markets & Capital Marketseasy

The term ‘West Texas Intermediate’, sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of

  1. (a)Crude oil
  2. (b)Bullion
  3. (c)Rare earth elements
  4. (d)Uranium
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Official answer(a) Crude oil

2026 · Q56Indian EconomyFinancial Markets & Capital Marketsdifficult

Which of the following statements about Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenization are correct ? 1. Tokenization is the process of turning real world assets into digital tokens using blockchain technology. 2. Tokenization of real world assets offers 24 × 7 access, promoting financial inclusion. 3. Tokenization of real world assets will allow the access to high growth investment opportunities for individuals in India. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1, 2 and 3
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 2 only
  4. (d)1 and 3 only
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Official answer(a) 1, 2 and 3

2026 · Q62Indian EconomyFinancial Markets & Capital Marketsmoderate

Which of the following statements about Crowdfunding is/are correct ? 1. Crowdfunding is solicitation of funds (small amount) from multiple investors through a web-based platform or social networking site for a specific project. 2. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are able to raise funds at lower cost of capital without undergoing rigorous procedures. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(c) Both 1 and 2

2025 · Q7Indian EconomyFinancial Markets & Capital Marketseasy

Consider the following statements : Statement I : As regards returns from an investment in a company, generally, bondholders are considered to be relatively at lower risk than stockholders. Statement II : Bondholders are lenders to a company whereas stockholders are its owners. Statement III : For repayment purpose, bondholders are prioritized over stockholders by a company. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
  2. (b)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement I explains Statement II
  3. (c)Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  4. (d)Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
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Official answer(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I

2025 · Q8Indian EconomyFinancial Markets & Capital Marketsmoderate

Consider the following statements : I. India accounts for a very large portion of all equity option contracts traded globally thus exhibiting a great boom. II. India’s stock market has grown rapidly in the recent past even overtaking Hong Kong’s at some point of time. III. There is no regulatory body either to warn the small investors about the risks of options trading or to act on unregistered financial advisors in this regard. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (a)I and II only
  2. (b)II and III only
  3. (c)I and III only
  4. (d)I, II and III
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Official answer(a) I and II only