UPSC previous year question bank

UPSC Financial markets Previous Year Questions

7 Financial markets questions asked in previous UPSC examinations, arranged from the latest year with answers and explanations.

Practice these questions Start free

Questions: 7
Years covered: 2019–2024
Exam years: 4
With answers: 7

Financial markets questions by year

20243 2023 🔒1 2021 🔒2 2019 🔒1

UPSC Financial markets Previous Year Questions

1–3 of 3

Q1 Prelims 2024 Prelims GS

With reference to the Indian economy, “Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations” are the instruments of:
1. Bond market
2. Forex market
3. Money market
4. Stock market
Collateral borrowing and lending obligationsEconomyFinancial markets
View answer & explanation
Q2 Prelims 2024 Prelims GS

In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities?
1. Insurance Companies
2. Pension Funds
3. Retail Investors
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3
Corporate bonds and government securitiesDebt market participantsFinancial markets
View answer & explanation
Q3 Prelims 2024 Prelims GS

Consider the following:
1. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)
2. Motor vehicles
3. Currency swap
Which of the above is/are considered financial instruments?
1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 1 and 3 only
Etfs and derivative contractsFinancial instrumentsFinancial markets
View answer & explanation

4 more questions are premium

Free access covers 2025 and 2024 papers. Log in to practise free questions, or upgrade to unlock every year with answers and explanations.

Log in to continue

Padhlona is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with UPSC or the Government of India.