Previous year MCQs

Economy UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Market in gilt-edged is related to trade in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Government Securities

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Government Securities”.
The gilt-edged market is a market where government securities are bought and sold.

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