SEBI Regulations — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is/are correct? 1. SEBI was established as a statutory body in 1988. 2. The SEBI Act, 1992, granted SEBI quasi-legislative, quasi-executive, and quasi-judicial powers. 3. SEBI regulates the primary market through the LODR Regulations, 2015. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following regulations are primarily aimed at preventing insider trading in the Indian securities market?

Consider the following statements regarding SEBI's recent initiatives: 1. SEBI has mandated enhanced ESG disclosure norms for top listed companies. 2. SEBI has issued comprehensive guidelines for the regulation of cryptocurrencies in India. 3. SEBI is actively exploring regulatory frameworks for robo-advisory services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of SEBI?

Consider the following statements regarding SEBI's quasi-judicial powers: 1. SEBI can pass orders and impose penalties on market violators. 2. SEBI's orders can be challenged only in the Supreme Court of India. 3. The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) hears appeals against SEBI's orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?