DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Com. and DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Discuss the problems of merchant bankers in India.
2. Explain the concept and importance of mutual funds.
3. What are the objectives of credit rating agencies in India?
4. Mention the various schemes of UTI for different
categories on investors.
5. Explain the financial assistance provided by IDBI.
6. What are the various functions of RBI?
7. Write in detail the functions of SEBI.
8. Write short note on LIC and OTCEI.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the role of Merchant bankers. Explain the
present and future scope of Merchant banking in India.
10. What is a mutual fund? What are the advantages of
investing in mutual funds?
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11. Define credit rating. Explain the functions and benefits of
credit rating.
12. Examine the causes for the failure of UTI.
13. What are the institutions created by the ICICI for playing
different roles?
14. Describe the role of SEBI in monitoring security markets.
15. Explain the functions concerning public and private
placement of capital issues.
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