Previous year MCQs

Economy UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following organisation is the main regulator of stock markets in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Security and Exchange Board of India

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Security and Exchange Board of India”.
SEBI is the primary regulatory authority for the securities and commodity markets in India.

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