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Capital Market, SEBI and Insurance – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

Beginner Indian Economy practice on money market instruments, primary and secondary markets, SEBI basics, NSDL and CDSL, and core insurance principles, with explanations.

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Duration
25 min
Marks
50

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About this test

Capital Market, SEBI and Insurance GK Quiz Level 1 for Beginners

This beginner set checks whether you know the basic vocabulary of India's financial markets: money market instruments, the primary and secondary markets, SEBI, depositories and the principles of insurance. It is a Level 1 Indian Economy quiz on Aptitude360, and every question has an explanation so you can fix weak facts quickly.

What this SEBI and capital market quiz covers

  • Money market instruments: treasury bills, call money, commercial paper and certificates of deposit, and who issues each
  • Capital market basics: the primary or new issue market and the secondary market or stock exchange
  • Stock exchange history: BSE's origin as Asia's first exchange and the recognition of NSE
  • SEBI: its full form, its start as an interim body, its statutory status and its head office
  • Depositories NSDL and CDSL and dematerialisation of shares
  • Insurance principles: utmost good faith, insurable interest, indemnity, subrogation and contribution

Key concepts to remember for financial markets GK

  • Bullish means investors expect prices to rise; bearish means they expect prices to fall
  • Treasury bills are issued by the RBI on behalf of the Government of India and are also called zero coupon bonds
  • Fire insurance is a contract of indemnity, while life insurance is not
  • A financial market links savers with investors

Tips to revise SEBI and insurance facts

  • Make a two-column table of each money market instrument and its issuer
  • Learn each insurance principle with a one-line example, such as double insurance for contribution
  • Keep a short list of full names and founding milestones of BSE, NSE, SEBI and NSDL

Who this Level 1 quiz is for

It suits General Awareness learners starting Indian Economy who want the core terms of markets and insurance in place before moving to harder levels.

FAQs about Capital Market, SEBI and Insurance – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

What is the difference between the primary market and the secondary market?
In the primary market, also called the new issue market, a company sells new securities directly to investors. In the secondary market, already-issued shares are traded between investors on a stock exchange.
What does SEBI stand for and where is its head office?
SEBI stands for Securities and Exchange Board of India. Its head office is in Mumbai.
What are the basic principles of insurance?
Key principles include utmost good faith, insurable interest, indemnity, contribution and subrogation. Each sets a rule for how cover and claims work between the insurer and the insured.
Which is India's first depository?
National Securities Depository Limited, or NSDL, is India's first depository. Central Depository Services Limited, or CDSL, is the second.

Test structure

How the paper is split, and how long each part runs. A section you have finished cannot be returned to.

SectionQuestionsTime
Capital Market, SEBI and Insurance GK Level 15025 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

What you get when you submit

The analysis is ready the moment you submit the paper.

Score and accuracy

Marks, percentage, right, wrong and skipped, and the time you took.

Section by section

The same figures for each section, so a weak one cannot hide in an average.

The full answer key

Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

Where you stand

Your score against the spread of everyone else who has sat this test.

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