Fundamentals of Investment Question Paper 2022 [Gauhati University BCOM 6th SEM CBCS Pattern]

Fundamentals of Investment Question Paper 2022 
[Gauhati University BCOM 6th SEM CBCS Pattern]

Paper: COM-HE-6016 (Fundamentals of Investment)

(Honours Elective)

Full Marks: 80 | Time: Three hours

1. Answer the following as directed: (any ten questions) (1x10=10)

(a) Write the full form of NIFTY.

(b) State whether the following statement is 'True' or 'False': Investment in equity is safer than bank fixed deposit.

(c) "The basic objective of investor is to minimize the risk and maximize the return on investment." Write whether the statement is 'True' or 'False'.

(d) Who is the regulatory authority of Indian stock market?

(e) In India, mutual fund scheme was first started in:

(i) 1964

(ii) 1987

(iii) 1992

(iv) None of the above.

(f) Write the full form of CRISIL.

(g) Give an example of zero coupon bond.

(h) Which one of the following is the first public sector mutual fund in India?

(i) SBI Mutual Fund

(ii) Canbank Mutual Fund

(iii) UTI Mutual Fund

(iv) HDFC Mutual Fund.

(i) "Share prices on stock exchanges are determined by SEBI". Write whether the statement is 'True' or 'False'.

(j) Which of the following features is not associated with the open-ended mutual fund?

(i) It has a fixed maturity period

(ii) The investors can subscribe their fund at any time

(iii) It provides prompt liquidity to investors

(iv) The investors have an option to redeem their holding at any time.

(k) "Security market is a market for equity, debts and derivatives." Write whether the statement is True or False.

(l) Which of the following is the oldest stock exchange of India?

(i) Calcutta Stock Exchange

(ii) Ahmedabad Stock Exchange

(iii) Bombay Stock Exchange

(iv) Gauhati Stock Exchange.

(m) On which date SEBI introduced compulsory trading of shares of listed companies in 'DEMAT' form?

(i) 1st January, 2016

(ii) 1st April, 2017

(iii) 1st January, 2018

(iv) 1st April, 2019.

(n) Which of the following is the feature of derivative?

(i) It is an instrument whose value depends upon the value of some underlying assets

(ii) It arises out of a contract between the two parties

(iii) It may be of financial or commodity derivatives

(iv) All of the above.

(o) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was constituted in the year:

(i) 1988

(ii) 2002

(iii) 1992

(iv) 2000.

2. Answer any five questions of the following (about 50 words each): (2x5=10)

(a) Give the meaning of investment.

(b) What is bond yield?

(c) Write a note on price earnings ratio.

(d) Mention two characteristics of investment.

(e) Give the meaning of bonus share.

(f) What is commodity derivative?

(g) What is meant by insider trading?

(h) Define NAV.

3. Answer any four questions of the following (about 150 words each): (5x4=20)

(a) Write any five features of equity share.

(b) Distinguish between financial assets and physical assets.

(c) Discuss the importance of fundamental analysis.

(d) Write the features of bonds.

(e) Briefly discuss the two types of bond yield.

(f) Write a note on efficient market hypothesis.

(g) Explain different types of financial derivatives.

(h) Distinguish between open-ended mutual fund and close-ended mutual fund.

4. Answer any four questions of the following (about 600 words each): (10x4=40)

(a) What do you mean by investment decision process? Discuss various steps involved in it.

(b) What is real estate? Discuss various types of real estate properties in India. (2+8=10)

(c) Define financial derivative. Discuss the features of financial derivative. (2+8=10)

(d) What is bond? Explain different types of bonds. (2+8=10)

(e) Briefly discuss about various market participants in the Indian securities market.

(f) What is technical analysis? Explain various assumptions of technical analysis. (2+8=10)

(g) Discuss the role played by the SEBI in investor protection.

(h) What is meant by mutual fund? Explain its advantages and disadvantages. (2+8=10)

(i) Explain the major advantages and disadvantages of investing in bonds.

(j) In which year SEBI came into effect? Also point out the principal functions of SEBI. (2+8=10)

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