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NISM Series X-A (Investment Adviser Level 1): Mock Test

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NISM Series X-A: Mock Test 1

NISM Series X-A (Investment Advisor Level-1): Mock Test 1

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1. What is the lock-in period for an Equity-Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS)?

A. 7 years

B. 5 years

C. 1 year

D. 3 years

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2. What is the primary objective of a "balanced mutual fund"?

A. To invest only in debt instruments

B. To invest in real estate

C. To maintain a balance between equity and debt investments

D. To invest only in equities

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3. The concept of 'asset allocation' refers to:

A. Minimizing investment in risky assets

B. Investing in a single asset class

C. Dividing investments among different asset classes

D. Investing only in government securities

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4. Which of the following is an example of an actively managed fund?

A. Index Fund

B. Liquid Fund

C. Large Cap Mutual Fund

D. Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

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5. The maximum tax deduction available under Section 80C is:

A. ₹1,50,000

B. ₹2,50,000

C. ₹2,00,000

D. ₹1,00,000

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6. Which of the following entities regulates the mutual fund industry in India?

A. SEBI

B. IRDA

C. AMFI

D. RBI

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7. Which of the following is not a category of debt mutual funds?

A. Sector Fund

B. Gilt Fund

C. Credit Risk Fund

D. Dynamic Bond Fund

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8. Which of the following is not considered a fixed-income security?

A. Government Securities

B. Debentures

C. Corporate Bonds

D. Equity Shares

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9. Which of the following is true about "interest rate risk"?

A. It refers to the risk that bond prices will fall when interest rates rise

B. It primarily affects equity investments

C. It is a type of unsystematic risk

D. It has no effect on debt mutual funds

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10. Which of the following statements is true about diversification?

A. Diversification helps reduce unsystematic risk

B. Diversification reduces regulatory risk

C. Diversification eliminates all types of risk

D. Diversification guarantees higher returns

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11. Which of the following is a key role of an Investment Adviser?

A. Acting as a mutual fund distributor

B. Market trading on behalf of the client

C. Providing legal advice on all matters

D. Offering personalized financial advice based on client’s risk profile

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12. Which financial statement summarizes a company’s revenues and expenses over a period of time?

A. Cash Flow Statement

B. Balance Sheet

C. Asset Allocation Statement

D. Profit and Loss Statement

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13. What is the minimum validity period of a financial plan recommended by SEBI?

A. 3 years

B. 5 years

C. 6 months

D. 1 year

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14. Which of the following is true regarding "inflation risk"?

A. It refers to the volatility in bond prices

B. It refers to the default risk in corporate bonds

C. It refers to the risk that inflation will reduce purchasing power

D. It refers to the risk of capital loss in equities

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15. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)?

A. ETFs guarantee a fixed return on investment

B. ETFs generally have lower expense ratios than mutual funds

C. ETFs have intraday liquidity

D. ETFs trade like stocks on an exchange

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16. What does the term "systematic investment plan" (SIP) refer to?

A. A method of withdrawing funds periodically from a mutual fund

B. Periodic investment of a fixed amount in mutual funds

C. An insurance policy with fixed returns

D. A fixed-term deposit in banks

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17. Which financial ratio is used to measure the ability of a company to meet its short-term obligations?

A. Debt-to-Equity Ratio

B. Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E)

C. Current Ratio

D. Return on Equity (ROE)

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18. In which of the following scenarios would a "term insurance policy" be most appropriate?

A. To invest in stocks

B. To provide financial security to dependents in case of the policyholder's death

C. To create a fixed income stream for retirement

D. To save for retirement

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19. Under SEBI guidelines, an Investment Adviser must act in which capacity?

A. Fiduciary

B. Agent

C. Trader

D. Broker

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20. . What is the primary goal of retirement planning?

A. Investing in equities

B. Building an emergency fund

C. Purchasing real estate

D. Ensuring sufficient savings for post-retirement years

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21. The process of balancing the risk-reward profile of a portfolio by periodically adjusting the weight of asset classes is known as:

A. Rebalancing

B. Averaging

C. Hedging

D. Compounding

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22. A client’s risk tolerance is assessed using which of the following methods?

A. Financial goals assessment

B. Tax bracket analysis

C. Historical market data

D. A detailed risk profiling questionnaire

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23. What does SEBI stand for?

A. Securities and Equity Board of India

B. Securities and Exchange Bureau of India

C. Securities and Economic Bureau of India

D. Securities and Exchange Board of India

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24. What is the primary objective of diversification in a portfolio?

A. Maximizing returns

B. Reducing overall risk

C. Increasing liquidity

D. None of the above

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25. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of investing in mutual funds?

A. Liquidity

B. Diversification

C. Professional management

D. Guaranteed returns

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26. A bond issued at a discount and redeemed at face value is called:

A. Zero-Coupon Bond

B. Perpetual Bond

C. Callable Bond

D. Convertible Bond

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27. What is a key feature of "tax-free bonds"?

A. They are issued only by private companies

B. They offer high liquidity

C. They can be traded on stock exchanges daily

D. The interest income from the bonds is exempt from tax

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28. The "expense ratio" in a mutual fund refers to:

A. The percentage of total assets invested in equities

B. The annual fee charged by the fund for managing the portfolio

C. The total sales charges applicable on the purchase of units

D. The annual returns generated by the fund

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29. Which of the following can help reduce credit risk in a bond portfolio?

A. Investing only in long-term bonds

B. Investing only in equity

C. Holding all investments in one company

D. Diversifying across multiple issuers

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30. Which of the following instruments is issued by the Government of India and has a maturity of more than one year?

A. Treasury Bill

B. G-Sec (Government Security)

C. Commercial Paper

D. Certificate of Deposit

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31. Which type of mutual fund primarily invests in debt instruments?

A. Debt Fund

B. Equity Fund

C. Sector Fund

D. Balanced Fund

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32. What does a client’s "risk capacity" indicate?

A. The client's emotional ability to take risks

B. The client’s preference for investing in equity

C. The client’s financial ability to absorb losses

D. The tax implications of investments

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33. Which of the following is considered a "real asset"?

A. Mutual Fund Units

B. Stock Certificates

C. Corporate Bonds

D. Real Estate Property

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34. Under which section of the Income Tax Act is interest earned on savings bank accounts exempt up to ₹10,000?

A. Section 24

B. Section 80C

C. Section 87A

D. Section 80TTA

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35. Which of the following is a goal of "estate planning"?

A. Transfer of wealth to heirs in a tax-efficient manner

B. Tax saving on salary income

C. Management of personal debt

D. Buying real estate for investment purposes

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36. What does the term "alpha" refer to in portfolio performance evaluation?

A. The return on the portfolio compared to the market

B. The difference between expected and actual returns

C. The excess return of a portfolio over its benchmark

D. A measure of portfolio volatility

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37. Which of the following investment products offers tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act?

A. Corporate Bonds

B. Treasury Bills

C. Fixed Deposit

D. Equity-Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS)

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38. Which of the following is an example of a derivative product?

A. Mutual Fund

B. Fixed Deposit

C. Futures Contract

D. Savings Account

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39. Which of the following is an example of an equity-related product?

A. Index Funds

B. Fixed Deposits

C. Government Bonds

D. Public Provident Fund (PPF)

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40. Which of the following is an example of an illiquid asset?

A. Gold

B. Real Estate

C. Liquid Mutual Funds

D. Government Bonds

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41. An individual seeking regular income with low risk should consider investing in:

A. Equity Shares

B. Fixed Deposits

C. Debt Mutual Funds

D. Corporate Bonds

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42. Which ratio is used to assess the risk-adjusted return of a mutual fund?

A. Sharpe Ratio

B. Current Ratio

C. Price-to-Earnings Ratio

D. Dividend Yield

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43. Which of the following is NOT a tax-free income in India?

A. Dividend Income from Equity Mutual Funds

B. Interest on Public Provident Fund (PPF)

C. Agricultural Income

D. Income from fixed deposits

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44. What does risk profiling help determine in investment advisory?

A. The regulatory requirements applicable to a client

B. The client’s ability and willingness to take risks

C. The type of assets a client should invest in

D. The amount of tax a client will pay

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45. A client’s total asset allocation should consider which of the following factors?

A. Investment time horizon

B. All of the above

C. Risk tolerance

D. Financial goals

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46. Which of the following is considered a high-risk, high-return investment?

A. Equity Shares

B. Bonds

C. Debt Mutual Funds

D. Fixed Deposits

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47. Which of the following is true regarding systematic risk?

A. It affects the entire market

B. It can be eliminated through diversification

C. It is specific to individual assets

D. It has no impact on equity markets

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48. What does "liquidity risk" refer to?

A. The risk that an investment will not generate returns

B. The risk of fluctuating interest rates

C. The risk that an asset cannot be sold quickly without incurring a loss

D. The risk of capital loss due to inflation

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49. Which of the following is considered a "direct tax"?

A. Goods and Services Tax (GST)

B. Excise Duty

C. Customs Duty

D. Income Tax

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50. Which type of mutual fund is best suited for short-term investment goals?

A. Debt Funds

B. Equity Funds

C. Liquid Funds

D. Hybrid Funds

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