Financial Markets and Institutions — DU B.Com. (Hons.) Previous Year Question Papers

1. (a) Discuss the key indicators used by the World Bank to assess the financial sector's development. (9) (b) Explain in brief MUDRA financing and its role in promoting small and micro-enterprises. (a) What is Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBCs)? Discuss the role of Non- Banking Financial Companies in promoting financial inclusion in India. (9) (b) Briefly explain the recent reforms in the Indian Financial System. (9) 2. (a) Explain the various money market instruments available in India. (9) (b) Explain the objectives and functions of the Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA). (9) (a) Discuss the meaning, features, participants, and role of the call and notice segments of the money market in meeting short-term liquidity requirements in the financial system. (b) Explain the role of the central bank RBI in ensuring stability and efficiency of the money market. (9) 3. (a) Discuss the types of debt market. How does the debt market differ from the equity market in terms of risk and return? (9) (b)Explain the new issue market and discuss the various methods of issuing equity shares. (a) Discuss the role of secondary markets in providing liquidity and price discovery. How do (9) secondary markets contribute to the efficiency of capital markets? (9) (b) Discuss the measures taken by SEBI in the recent past for investor's protection. 4. (a) Examine the role of technology in transforming the functioning of the banking sector in India. Illustrate with recent examples. (b) What is Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)? Explain its role in regulating and controlling the insurance business in the country. (a) What is Asset-Liability Management (ALM)? Explain its importance in maintaining financial stability in commercial banks. (b) What are mutual funds? Briefly discuss the various types of mutual fund schemes available in India. 5. (a) What is a financial crisis? Discuss the major causes of financial crisis with suitable examples. (9) (b)Identify and analyze the major emerging challenges to financial stability in the contemporary global financial system. (9) (a) Define financial stability? Explain the key indicators given by Reserve Bank of India to assess the financial stability of a country. (9) (b) Explain the Global Financial Crisis of 2008. What were the policy responses implemented by Indian government to prevent the impact of Global Financial Crisis in the country? (9)