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

1. (a) Explain the role and importance of financial institutions in India. Discuss how they contribute to financial stability. (9) (b) What do mean by money market? Discuss the various types of money market instruments. (9) (c) Discuss the major reforms introduced in the Indian financial sector since (d) Discuss the role of the Reserve Bank of India in regulating the Indian money market. 2. (a) What do you mean by primary market and how it is different from secondary market? (9) (b) What is the equity market? Discuss the various methods used to raise capital in this market. (c) Explain the various types of debt market instrument available in India? (9) (d) What is a Mutual Fund? Discuss the various types of mutual fund schemes in India. (9) 3. (a) what is the role and significance of private sector banks in promoting the economic growth in India. (9) (b) Discuss the role of SEBI in regulating the Indian capital market. Explain the measures undertaken for investor protection. (9) (c) Discuss the evolution and significance of digital banking in India. (9) (d) What do you mean by Exchange Traded Funds. Discuss their advantages over mutual funds. (9) 4. (a) What are stock indices? Explain the significance of NIFTY and BSE- (b) Explain the functions of commercial banks and their importance in the Indian financial system. (9) (c) What is meant by universal banking? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Universal banking. (9) (d) Define Non-Performing Assets. Discuss the causes of NPAs. (9) 5. (a) Differentiate between life insurance and non-life insurance and discuss the present landscape of public and private insurance companies in India. (9) (b) Define Mutual Funds and explain its role in the development of the Indian capital market (9) Write short notes on : (any three) (6x3) (a) Significance of financial stability (b) Non-Banking Financial Companies (c) Global Financial Crisis, 2008 (d) Financial Inclusion (Money Market Instrumen (9) (Secondary Marke) fae sak fre? (9) (a) An #d (Financial Inclusion)