JAIIB Exam 2025 – IE&IFS Important Questions MCQs Quiz-36

23/04/2025

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JAIIB Exam 2025 IE&IFS Important Questions MCQs Quiz-36

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Q.1 According to the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which of the following best defines a derivative?
A derivative is a financial instrument:
(a) whose value changes in response to the change in a specified interest rate, security price, commodity price, foreign exchange rate, index of prices or rates, a credit rating or credit index, or similar variable (called the ‘underlying’);
(b) that requires no initial net investment or little initial net investment relative to other types of contracts that have a similar response to changes in market conditions; and
(c) that is settled at a future date.
A. Only (a) and (b)
B. Only (a) and (c)
C. All of the above (a), (b), and (c)
D. None of the above

Q.2 Which of the following statements about the history and development of derivative markets is correct?
A. The first example of financial derivatives can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where wheat futures were traded using papyrus contracts.
B. Thales of Miletus is considered one of the first known
derivatives traders for negotiating contracts related to olive oil
presses in ancient Greece.
C. The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was the first derivatives
market in the world, established in 1515.
D. The Bombay Cotton Trade Association began futures trading in 1952, but it was banned by the government immediately

Q 3 Which of the following statements about the evolution of derivatives trading in India is correct?
A. Derivatives trading in India formally began in 1995 with the launch of the Dojima Rice Exchange.
B. The Government of India allowed options trading and cash settlement freely throughout the 20th century.
C. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved index futures trading in India based on the recommendations of the L.C. Gupta Committee.
D. Derivatives trading on the NSE began with individual stock options in June 2000.

Q.4 Which of the following can serve as an underlying asset for a derivative instrument?
A. Commodities like coffee, gold, and crude oil
B. Foreign currencies and exchange rates
C. Financial instruments like bonds, shares, and stock indexes
D. All of the above

Q.5 Which of the following is not a characteristic of exchange-traded derivative markets?
A. Standardised contract terms such as expiry dates and contract sizes
B. Transactions are settled and cleared through a clearinghouse
C. Full transaction information is disclosed, enhancing transparency
D. Complete flexibility in designing contract terms to suit individual needs

Q.6 Which of the following is true about Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivative markets?
A. OTC derivative contracts are highly standardised, making risk management simple.
B. OTC markets offer greater transparency compared to exchangetraded markets.
C. OTC derivative contracts are customisable but can complicate risk management.
D. OTC markets are more regulated than exchange-traded markets.

Q.7 Which of the following correctly matches a type of derivatives market participant with their primary objective?
A. Hedgers – Aim to profit from price differences across markets.
B. Speculators – Aim to reduce risk from price fluctuations in the underlying asset.
C. Arbitrageurs – Aim to eliminate or reduce risk in asset price volatility.
D. Hedgers – Aim to manage and reduce price risk in the underlying asset

Q.8 Which of the following is not a function or benefit of derivative instruments?
A. Helping in price discovery of the underlying assets
B. Completely eliminating all types of financial risk for all parties
C. Enabling transfer of risk between parties with different risk appetites
D. Providing higher leverage with relatively lower capital investment

Q.9 Which of the following best describes a forward foreign exchange contract?
A. A contract where two parties agree to exchange currencies at the prevailing market rate on the settlement date.
B. A standardized contract traded on an exchange to buy or sell currencies in the future.
C. A private agreement between two parties to buy or sell currency at a specified rate on a future date.
D. A contract that requires immediate delivery and payment based on the current exchange rate.

Q.10 Which of the following best distinguishes a futures contract from a forward contract?
A. Futures contracts are informal agreements, while forward contracts are legally binding.
B. Futures contracts are standardized and traded on exchanges, whereas forward contracts are customized and
traded over-the-counter.
C. Futures contracts can only be used for commodities, while forward contracts are used only for currencies.
D. None of these

Q.11 Which of the following statements about currency futures is correct?
A. Currency futures are informal agreements traded between two private parties.
B. Currency futures are traded over-the-counter and are not legally binding.
C. Currency futures are exchange-traded, standardized contracts that require currency delivery at a future date.
D. Currency futures are always settled in cash and never involve actual delivery of currency.

Q.12 What does a 6 × 9 FRA represent in the context of interest rate futures?
A. A contract that starts today and ends 6 months later.
B. A contract for borrowing/lending between the 6th and 9th month from now.
C. A 6-month loan that must be repaid in 9 months.
D. An agreement to borrow funds for 9 months starting 6 months from now.

Q.13 Which of the following statements about Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs) is true?
A. In an FRA, the notional principal is exchanged at the start and end of the contract.
B. An FRA is a contract that allows parties to fix the exchange rate for future currency transactions.
C. An FRA allows the buyer to fix the interest rate for a borrowing or lending that will occur in the future.
D. FRAs are traded on exchanges and involve daily mark-to market settlements.

Q.14 Which of the following best describes an option contract?
A. A contract where both buyer and seller are obligated to buy/sell the underlying asset.
B. A contract that gives the buyer the right but not the obligation to buy or sell the underlying asset at a specified price before or on a specified date.
C. A legally binding agreement where buyer and seller must exchange the underlying asset on a future date.
D. A contract traded only over-the-counter (OTC) and not on exchanges.

Q.15 What is the Strike Price in an options contract?
A. The price paid to enter into the options contract.
B. The current market price of the underlying asset.
C. The pre-determined price at which the underlying asset can be bought or sold if the option is exercised.
D. The final settlement price on the expiration date.

Q.16 Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between a Call option and a Put option?
A. A Call option gives the right to sell, while a Put option gives the right to buy the underlying asset.
B. A Call option gives the right to buy, while a Put option gives the right to sell the underlying asset.
C. Both Call and Put options obligate the buyer to execute the trade.
D. Both Call and Put options are only valid on the expiry date.

Q.17 What is the main difference between an American option and a European option?
A. American options are traded in the U.S., while European options are traded in Europe.
B. American options can be exercised only on the expiration date, while European options can be exercised any time.
C. American options can be exercised any time before or on the expiration date, while European options can be exercised only on the expiration date.
D. European options are always cheaper than American options

Q.18 Which of the following best describes a financial swap?
A. A swap is a contract to buy or sell a commodity at a fixed price in the future.
B. A swap is the exchange of one financial instrument for another, typically involving cash flows, based on a notional principal.
C. A swap is a derivative that gives the buyer the right but not the obligation to buy or sell an asset.
D. A swap is a loan taken by a company from a foreign bank

Q.19 Which of the following best describes a currency swap?
A. A contract to buy foreign currency at today’s rate for future delivery.
B. An agreement to exchange interest payments only, between two parties.
C. An agreement where two parties exchange principal and interest payments in different currencies.
D. A financial instrument used only by governments to stabilize exchange rates

Q.20 What is the primary purpose of an interest rate swap?
A. To exchange currencies between two parties.
B. To hedge against changes in commodity prices.
C. To exchange fixed and floating interest rate payments to manage interest rate risk.
D. To convert long-term debt into short-term deb

Q.21 Which of the following best describes a Credit Default Swap (CDS)?
A. A contract to exchange currency payments between two parties.
B. An agreement to hedge against interest rate fluctuations.
C. A financial derivative where the buyer pays a premium to transfer the risk of default to the seller.
D. A futures contract to lock in the price of a corporate bond.

Q.22 Which of the following users is classified as a non-retail user in the CDS market?
A. An individual retail investor with a high credit score
B. A housing finance company with net owned funds of ₹300 crores
C. A pension fund investing in corporate bonds
D. A resident company with net worth of ₹400 crore

Q.23 Which of the following is eligible to act as a marketmaker in the CDS market?
A. Small Finance Banks
B. Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding certain small banks)
C. Payment Banks
D. Regional Rural Banks

Answer:

Q1: C
Q2: B
Q3: C
Q4: D
Q5: D
Q6: C
Q7: D
Q8: B
Q9: C
Q10: B
Q11: C
Q12: B
Q13: C
Q14: B
Q15: C
Q16: B
Q17: C
Q18: B
Q19: C
Q20: C
Q21: C
Q22: C
Q23: B