SEBI and SCRA 1956 Overview
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What powers does SEBI have in relation to market intermediaries?

  • To register, regulate, and penalize them for violations (correct)
  • To create market intermediaries
  • To provide financial assistance
  • To offer tax exemptions

What is the main objective of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956?

  • To encourage undesirable transactions in securities
  • To prevent undesirable transactions in securities (correct)
  • To allow unrestricted trading in securities
  • To regulate the central government

What entities have regulatory jurisdiction under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956?

  • State governments only
  • Central government and SEBI (correct)
  • Central government only
  • SEBI only

What is required for a stock exchange to gain recognition under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956?

<p>Compliance with prescribed conditions from the central government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does organised trading activity in securities primarily take place as per the text?

<p>On a specified recognised stock exchange (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a depository do within one year of receiving the certificate of registration from SEBI?

<p>Apply for and obtain a certificate of commencement of business from SEBI. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a depository to obtain a certificate of commencement of business from SEBI?

<p>Approval of its Bye-Laws by SEBI. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to SEBI regulations, what is the required net worth for a depository to obtain a certificate of commencement of business?

<p>Rs. 200 crore (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity grants a certificate of commencement of business to a depository in India?

<p>SEBI (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key aspects considered by SEBI when granting a certificate of commencement of business to a depository?

<p>The network security measures employed by the depository. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to SEBI regulations, what is necessary to prevent manipulation of records and transactions by a depository?

<p>Having secure data transmission formats. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What replaced the term 'Beneficial Owner-Depository Participant Agreements' according to the SEBI Circular Ref.No.MIRSD/12/2013?

<p>Rights and Obligations of the Beneficial Owner and Depository Participant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category is NOT eligible to sponsor a Depository for the grant of a certificate of registration?

<p>A foreign bank operating in India without the approval of the Reserve Bank of India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is required to hold at least 75% of the equity capital in a body corporate engaged in providing financial services to be eligible for sponsoring a Depository?

<p>Public financial institutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of entity is NOT eligible to sponsor a Depository for certification?

<p>A credit rating agency registered with SEBI (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following entities is NOT considered eligible to sponsor a Depository for certification according to SEBI?

<p>A recognized depository participant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can sponsor a Depository for certification according to SEBI regulations?

<p>A bank included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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