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Stock Exchange Reforms — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 6 Mar 2026

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Q1easy

Which of the following reforms were introduced in the Indian stock market primarily to eliminate the risks associated with physical share certificates and streamline the transfer process?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India: 1. It was established in 1992 as a professionally managed stock exchange. 2. It was the first exchange in India to introduce fully automated screen-based trading. 3. It primarily focused on the debt market initially before expanding to equities. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3medium

With reference to the T+1 settlement cycle in the Indian stock market, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It means trades are settled within one working day after the trade date. 2. India is the first major economy globally to implement this settlement cycle. 3. It primarily aims to increase counterparty risk and reduce market liquidity. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q4easy

Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for regulating the business in stock exchanges and protecting the interests of investors in the Indian securities market?

Q5medium

Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of the derivatives market in India: 1. Derivatives trading (futures and options) was introduced in India after the year 2000. 2. The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, was amended to facilitate derivatives trading. 3. The derivatives market primarily helps in increasing market volatility and reducing hedging opportunities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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