Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non Fund) Free Demo Test 4 /10 Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non Fund) Free Demo Test 4 1 / 10 1. If there is _______, the price of the specific securities given to anchor investors cannot be less than the price offered to other applicants. a) Retail investors b) Employees entitled for reservation c) Book built issue d) Fixed price issue Explanation: In a book-built issue, the price of the specific securities given to anchor investors cannot be less than the price offered to other applicants. This rule ensures fairness and transparency in the pricing process of securities during the book-building phase. It prevents preferential treatment for anchor investors and maintains equality among all participants in the issuance process. 2 / 10 2. The IT Strategy Committee will offer guidance and advice to the QRTAs Board of Directors on IT advancements and their alignment with investor services. a) True b) False Explanation: The IT Strategy Committee is responsible for offering insights and advice to the Board of Directors (BoD) of QRTAs on IT developments and their alignment, particularly from the perspective of investor services. 3 / 10 3. The client can choose a Chartered Accountant (CA) to examine the portfolio manager’s financial records and transactions. The portfolio manager must cooperate with the CA during the audit. a) True b) False Explanation: The client has the right to appoint a Chartered Accountant (CA) to audit the books and accounts of the portfolio manager concerning transactions. The portfolio manager is obligated to cooperate with the appointed CA during the audit process. 4 / 10 4. Rule 8 of SCRR outlines the regulations concerning – a) Maintaining books of accounts b) Admission of members of the stock exchange c) Insider trading d) Contracts entered into between members Explanation: Rule 8 of SCRR (Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules) pertains to the rules related to the admission of members of the stock exchange. 5 / 10 5. If a depository fails to address investors’ complaints even after being instructed by SEBI within a set timeframe, a penalty of ________ will be imposed. a) Maximum Rs. 1 cr b) Maximum Rs. 10 cr c) Maximum Rs. 5 cr d) Maximum Rs. 15 cr Explanation: The penalty for any act of failure to redress investors’ grievances by a depository, even after being instructed by SEBI within a specified time period, would result in a maximum penalty of Rs. 1 crore, as indicated by option a. 6 / 10 6. The report on meeting the increased reporting requirements must be submitted to SEBI after being reviewed by the QRTAs Board of Directors within ______ after the end of each calendar quarter. a) 30 days b) 21 days c) 60 days d) 45 days Explanation: The compliance report of enhanced reporting norms must be submitted to SEBI, duly reviewed by the Board of Directors (BoD) of QRTAs, within 60 days of the expiry of each calendar quarter. 7 / 10 7. According to the SEBI (Debenture Trustee) Regulations, the registration certificate for a Debenture Trustee remains valid for _____ years. a) Permanently until suspended b) 1 c) 4 d) 2 Explanation: As per the SEBI (Debenture Trustee) Regulations, the certificate of registration as a Debenture Trustee is valid permanently until suspended. 8 / 10 8. _______ is responsible for guiding the company in choosing underwriters. a) Registrars b) Merchant bankers c) Depositories d) Custodians Explanation: Merchant bankers are involved in advising the company on the selection of underwriters. 9 / 10 9. QRTAs must keep ______ with a center located at a different place than the main processing location. a) Business Conduct Plan (BCP) b) Basic Continuity Plan (BCP) c) Business Continuity Process (BCP) d) Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Explanation: QRTAs shall maintain a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) with a center situated at a location other than the primary processing location. 10 / 10 10. The penalty for engaging in fraudulent and unfair trade practices under Section 15 of the SEBI Act will not be less than five lakh rupees but may go up to – a) Thrice times the amount of profits made out of such practices b) 25 crore rupees c) 20 crore rupees d) Either 1 or 2 Explanation: The penalty for fraudulent and unfair trade practices under Section 15 of the SEBI Act shall not be less than five lakh rupees but may extend to either thrice the amount of profits made out of such practices or 25 crore rupees. Your score is 0% Restart quiz Exit