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Which of the following assets is NOT mentioned as an underlying asset for derivatives?
Which of the following assets is NOT mentioned as an underlying asset for derivatives?
- Copper
- Oil
- Gold
- Platinum (correct)
During which century did the Tulip Mania in Holland lead to fortunes being lost after a speculative boom in tulip futures burst?
During which century did the Tulip Mania in Holland lead to fortunes being lost after a speculative boom in tulip futures burst?
- 18th Century
- 12th Century
- 13th Century
- 17th Century (correct)
What was the purpose of developing a futures market in rice near Osaka, Japan, around the late 17th century?
What was the purpose of developing a futures market in rice near Osaka, Japan, around the late 17th century?
- To encourage rice consumption
- To stabilize rice prices
- To protect rice producers from bad weather or warfare (correct)
- To promote international trade
Which organization in the US listed the first 'exchange traded' derivative contract in 1865?
Which organization in the US listed the first 'exchange traded' derivative contract in 1865?
What specific type of market milestone occurred in European trade fairs during the 12th century?
What specific type of market milestone occurred in European trade fairs during the 12th century?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying asset for derivatives based on the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying asset for derivatives based on the text?
What was the original name of the Chicago Butter and Egg Board before it was reorganised?
What was the original name of the Chicago Butter and Egg Board before it was reorganised?
Which exchange became the first marketplace for trading listed options in 1973?
Which exchange became the first marketplace for trading listed options in 1973?
In what year did CBOT introduce the Treasury bill futures contract, the first successful pure interest rate futures?
In what year did CBOT introduce the Treasury bill futures contract, the first successful pure interest rate futures?
Which exchange introduced T-bond futures contract in 1977?
Which exchange introduced T-bond futures contract in 1977?
Which of the following factors influenced the growth of derivative markets globally according to the text?
Which of the following factors influenced the growth of derivative markets globally according to the text?
What was the purpose of setting up a 24-member committee under Dr. L.C. Gupta by SEBI in 1996?
What was the purpose of setting up a 24-member committee under Dr. L.C. Gupta by SEBI in 1996?
