What is the primary purpose of the stock market?

To facilitate transactions (buying and selling) of shares To generate economic growth To provide employment opportunities To raise funds for companies

Which of the following is NOT a category of market participants mentioned in the content?

Domestic retail participants Foreign portfolio investors Domestic asset management companies Publicly listed companies

What is the role of credit rating agencies in the stock market?

They rate the creditworthiness of corporations and governments They act as trustees for corporate debentures They safekeep and report securities holdings They offer portfolio management services

Which of the following best describes the function of depositories like NSDL and CDSL?

Facilitate buying and selling of shares Hold shares digitally on behalf of investors Regulate market participants and intermediaries Raise capital for companies through IPOs

What is the primary responsibility of SEBI, the stock market regulator in India?

Promote development of stock exchanges Protect interests of retail investors Regulate activities of market participants All of the above

Which type of entity helps companies with the initial public offering (IPO) process?

Credit rating agencies Debenture trustees Merchant bankers Asset management companies

How do investors typically access the stock market in India?

Directly through stock exchanges Via registered stockbrokers Through SEBI's online portal By opening accounts with asset management companies

What is the primary function of a depository participant (DP)?

Act as an intermediary between investors and depositories Offer mutual fund schemes Provide portfolio management services Rate creditworthiness of companies

Why is it important for SEBI to regulate entities operating in the stock market?

To protect the interests of small investors To prevent unfair market practices To ensure development of the stock market All of the above

Which of the following is NOT one of the stock exchanges mentioned in the content?

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) National Stock Exchange (NSE) Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MetSE) Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE)