DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
SECURITIES LAWS AND FINANCIAL MARKETS
(Upto 2012 13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the significance of financial system of India.
2. Who are the depository participants?
3. How is risk evaluated as regards capital market
instruments?
4. Mention the powers and functions of SEBI.
5. What are the functions of portfolio managers?
6. Explain the importance of electronic trading in securities.
7. What are the benefits of credit rating?
8. How is performance evaluation made in respect of mutual
funds?
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Analyse the growth and development of financial and
capital markets in India.
10. Give an overview of international capital market.
11. Discuss the different rating methodologies for various
instruments in the capital market.
12. Discuss the guidelines of RBI for mutual finds.
13. Explain the role of intermediaries in the secondary
market.
14. What are the different types of mutual funds?
15. Elucidate the services of merchant bankers in the
primary market.