MBA/Even/MB205/2018-19 (Regular) Enrolment No.

University of Engineering & Management, Jaipur

(Established by Act of State Govt. & u/s 22 of UGC Act, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India)

University Examination
MBA,1styear, 2nd Semester
Subject Code-MB 205 Total Marks-100
Subject- Indian Financial System & Financial Markets Time Duration -3hrs.
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Group-A
(Answer any fifteenquestions) [15*1=15]

1.A merchant bank is a financial institution conducting money market activities and:
a.Lending
b.Underwriting and financial advice
c.Investment service
d.All of the above

2. In the call money market, time repayment varies from

(a) 1–365 days
(b) 1–14 days
(c) 1–21 days
(d) 1–164 days

3. Commercial bills
(a) Increases the size of goods market
(b) Provides liquidity
(c) Expands credit facilities
(d) All of the above

4. The treasury bills are issued by

(a) Reserve bank of India
(b) Commercial banks
(c) Merchant banks
(d) Development banks

5. Which is not a type of treasury bills?

(a) 15 days
(b) 91 days
(c) 182 days
(d) 364 days

6. Certificate of deposit was introduced on India in

(a) 1991
(b) 1990
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(c) 1989
(d) 1988

7. New issue market refers to

(a) Commodity market
(b) Primary market
(c) Secondary market
(d) Stock market

8. The period of future contract generally varies from

(a) 1–14 days
(b) 3–21 days
(c) 3–21 months
(d) 1–2 years

9 Forward contract involves

(a) Generally a single delivery date
(b) Liquidity
(c) No credit risk
(d) Margin requirements

10.RBI was established in

(a) 1935
(b) 1940
(c) 1937
(d) 1952

11. The Banking Ombudsman-

(a) Is in charge of bank loans for buses
(b) Fixes the rates of interest for loans
(c) Resolves complaints of customers
(d) Issues licenses for new bank branches
(e) Is the head of all nationalized banks

12. The Forward Markets commission is responsible for regulation of which type of trading in
India?
(a) Commodities futures Trading
(b) Currency futures Trading
(c) Equity futures Trading
(d) Derivative futures Trading
(e) All of these

13.Which of the following represents correct meaning of ‘REPO RATE’?

(a) Rate on which RBI sells Government Securities to Banks
(b) Rate for borrowing rupees by banks from RBI
(c) Rate offered by banks to their prime customers
(d) Rate applicable for grant of priority sector loans
(e) None of these
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14. Savings bank accounts are opened by-

(a) Trading entities, manufacturing entities and individuals for savings purposes
(b) Traders and manufactures for business purposes
(c) Individuals for savings purposes
(d) Limited companies and partnerships for savings purposes
(e) Cooperative banks for savings

15. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) are terms most closely
related to which of the following industries/markets?
(a) Capital market
(b) Banking industry
(c)Commodities market
(d) Money Market
(e) Mutual fund industry

16. How many times has financial emergency been declared in

India so far ?
(a) 5 times
(b) 4 times
(c) Once
(d) Never
(e) None of these

17. New issue market refers to

(a) Commodity market
(b) Primary market
(c) Secondary market
(d) Stock market

18. The period of future contract generally varies from

(a) 1–14 days
(b) 3–21 days
(c) 3–21 months
(d) 1–2 years

19 What is the full form of NSDL?

(a) National Securities Depository Limited
(b) National Securities Demanding Liability
(c) National Sample Depository Limited
(d) National Sample Driven Land
(e) None of these

20. Which of the following Negotiable Instruments can be crossed

to the banks ?
(a) Cheques
(b) Bills of Exchange
(c) Drafts
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(d) All of above

(e) None of these

Group-B
(Answer any five questions) [5*5=25]
2. Define financial market. Mention its role and significance.
3. What do you mean by future contract? Discuss the features of the same.
4. Differentiate between promissory notes, bills of exchange and cheques.
5. What are NPA’s? Describe the major factors that contribute to high levels of NPA in
India. Explain the steps taken by banking sector to resolve this problem
6. Why do you think financial markets are required? What are your views on proper
regulation of these markets?
7. If you are a Merchant banker, what issues would you consider before accepting a public
issue proposal of a company? Briefly discuss.
8. "Mutual funds route offer several important benefits to the small investor." What are
these benefits? Briefly discuss.
9. Who is a "merchant banker". Enumerate the services provided by a merchant banker.
Critically analyze the regulatory framework for merchant bankers in India.
10. Mutual funds are an important segment of financial markets. How is this role
performed? Also discuss the management of a mutual fund company.

Group-C
(Answer any four questions) [4*15=60]

11. Discuss the factors which led the Indian Financial markets into Global Financial
markets.
12. Explain the meaning of 'capital market' and 'money market'. Compare and contrast these
two markets.
13. 'Stock exchanges in India have not served their purpose.' Do you agree? Validate your
arguments.
14. Compare and contrast 'Leasing' and 'Hire Purchasing'. Why do companies go for leasing
of assets? Briefly explain.
15. Explain the importance of E-banking system in India. Describe how Indian customers
are reacting to E-banking post demonetization?
16. What was the modus operandi of the Harshad Mehta scam?
17. Explain the following terms in detail
a.Commercial paper
b.Treasury bills
c.Repo
d.GDR

18. Briefly explain the role and guidelines of SEBI in Primary and secondary market.