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NISM-Series-1: Currency Derivatives Mock Tests — 5 random MCQs with answers & explanations

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Q1 If an individual in India buys gold coins as an investment, which price risks are they facing?

  • A. USD/GOLD and USD/INR Correct Answer
  • B. USD/INR only
  • C. USD/GOLD only
  • D. EUR/USD only
Explanation:
Gold prices in India depend on both international gold rates (USD/GOLD) and the value of the Rupee (USD/INR).

Marks: 1

Q2 Margins for various clients of a single member are collected on a netted off basis.

  • A. True
  • B. False Correct Answer
Explanation:
Margins are calculated per individual client. A member cannot net positions across different clients to reduce margin requirements.

Marks: 1

Q3 Who determines the format of the contract note that a broker must issue to their client?

  • A. Finance Ministry
  • B. RBI
  • C. Exchanges Correct Answer
  • D. SEBI
Explanation:
Brokers are required to issue contract notes in the specific form specified by the Stock Exchanges.

Marks: 1

Q4 An importer buys 20 lots of USDINR at 53. If the settlement price at expiry is 54.3, what is their total profit or loss?

  • A. Profit of 2600
  • B. Profit of 26000 Correct Answer
  • C. Loss of 2600
  • D. Loss of 26000
Explanation:
The profit per USD is 1.30 (54.3 - 53). Total profit = 1.30 x 20 lots x 1000 (lot size) = 26,000.

Marks: 1

Q5 Who has "unlimited risk" in an option contract?

  • A. The Buyer
  • B. The Seller (Writer) Correct Answer
  • C. The Exchange
  • D. The Broker
Explanation:
The seller takes the premium and promises to fulfill the trade. If the market moves a lot, they could lose a very large amount of money.

Marks: 1

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