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NISM-Series-3A: Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non-Fund) Mock Tests — 5 random MCQs with answers & explanations

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These 5 questions are randomly selected (standard MCQs only, not case-based).

Q1 What is the primary goal of SEBI’s Insider Trading regulations?

  • A. To stop insiders from giving secret advice to others.
  • B. To stop insiders from communicating private info.
  • C. To stop insiders from trading based on secret info.
  • D. All of the above. Correct Answer
Explanation:
These rules exist to ensure the market is fair by preventing people with secret "inside" info from using it to trade or help others trade.

Marks: 1

Q2 What is 'Net Asset Value' (NAV)?

  • A. The number of clients in a firm
  • B. The total profit of a bank
  • C. The price of one unit of a Mutual Fund Correct Answer
  • D. The price of a company share
Explanation:
Just like shares have a "market price," mutual funds use NAV to show the value of one unit of the fund.

Marks: 1

Q3 True or False: The Association of Insurance Companies in India is the body that sets the qualifications and code of conduct for insurance agents.

  • A. False Correct Answer
  • B. True
Explanation:
It is the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) that defines the rules, training, and codes of conduct for insurance intermediaries and agents.

Marks: 1

Q4 If a member of a selling syndicate fails to meet their underwriting promise, who is responsible for completing that obligation?

  • A. Syndicate member
  • B. Lead book runner
  • C. Lead manager Correct Answer
  • D. Issuer company
Explanation:
If a syndicate member cannot fulfill their part of an underwriting agreement, the lead manager(s) must step in and take over that responsibility.

Marks: 1

Q5 True or False: Every trade receipt (contract note) given by a broker to a client must include a Unique Client Code.

  • A. True Correct Answer
  • B. False
Explanation:
To track trades accurately, every contract note must show the Unique Client Code, the client's PAN, and the exact price of the trade.

Marks: 1

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