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Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM) Global Examination

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Questions 1

The Indian Taxation System by nature is...........

Options:

A.  

Assertive

B.  

Regressive

C.  

Progressive

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Paintings and Stamps are examples of

Options:

A.  

Precious Metals

B.  

Derivatives

C.  

Equity

D.  

Collectibles

Discussion 0
Questions 3

Which of the following is/are not the statutory objectives of Financial Service Authority(FSA) of UK?

Options:

A.  

Only IV

B.  

III and IV

C.  

Only III

D.  

None of the Above

Discussion 0
Questions 4

HNWI stands for

Options:

A.  

High Non Work Individuals

B.  

High Net Worth Individuals

C.  

High Net Worth Industries

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 5

A copy of the rules & regulations of the society, certified to be correct copy by not less than_____________ of the members of the governing body shall be filled with the MOA

Options:

A.  

Five

B.  

Four

C.  

Three

D.  

Two

Discussion 0
Questions 6

Liquid assets comprise

Options:

A.  

Certificate of Deposits

B.  

Money Market Mutual Funds

C.  

Funds in savings account

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 7

What do you mean by deceased to have died intestate?

Options:

A.  

Person died with not estate

B.  

Receive property from a deceased person

C.  

Person dies without a will or a valid will

D.  

Person named in the will to carry out the settlement of an estate

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Income received in India in previous year is taxable in the hands of:

Options:

A.  

Resident;

B.  

Not-resident;

C.  

Non ordinarily resident;

D.  

All above.

Discussion 0
Questions 9

A UHNW segment client has investible assets worth of

Options:

A.  

$20,000,000

B.  

$50,000,000

C.  

$75,000,000

D.  

$100,000,000

Discussion 0
Questions 10

Open-ended funds have

Options:

A.  

Units for purchase and sell on a daily basis

B.  

have unit capital which is fixed

C.  

A fixed maturity

D.  

a price that is at a discount to NAV

Discussion 0
Questions 11

A Foreign Bank is one

Options:

A.  

Whose most of the branches is situated outside India

B.  

In which at least 40 % shares are held by non resident Indians

C.  

Which is incorporated outside India

D.  

None of these

Discussion 0
Questions 12

The holding period return on a stock is equal to __________.

Options:

A.  

The capital gain yield over the period plus the inflation rate

B.  

The capital gain yield over the period plus the dividend yield

C.  

The current yield plus the dividend yield

D.  

The dividend yield plus the risk premium

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Banks, savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, and credit unions

Options:

A.  

are no longer important players in financial intermediation.

B.  

have been providing services only to small depositors since deregulation.

C.  

have been adept at innovating in response to changes in the regulatory environment.

D.  

All of the above.

Discussion 0
Questions 14

Domiciliary Hospitalization Benefit is provided if treatment is taken for a period exceeding 3 days at home in India, provided _______________.

Options:

A.  

Both Statements A & C are correct.

B.  

Both Statements B & C are correct.

C.  

Statement B is correct.

D.  

Statement C is correct.

Discussion 0
Questions 15

Nishant aged 35 years is married and is working as a manager in M/s Zenith Ltd. His most likely retirement age is 60 years.His present salary is Rs. 3,00,000/- pa and self-maintenance expenses are 30,000/- per year. He pays Life insurance premium paid of 15,000/-and Income tax & professional tax amount to Rs. 20000/-. Rate of interest assumed for capitalization of future income is 8%.

Calculate Nishant’s HLV to recommend adequate insurance cover.

Options:

A.  

Rs. 25 lakh

B.  

Rs. 23 lakh

C.  

Rs. 29 lakh

D.  

Rs. 27 Lakh

Discussion 0
Questions 16

Stock A & B are positively correlated with a correlation co efficient of .75. When stock A moves up by 12%, how will stock B perform?

Options:

A.  

Stock B will move up by 12%

B.  

Stock B will move down by 12%

C.  

Stock B will move up by 9%

D.  

Stock B will move down by 9%

Discussion 0
Questions 17

The minimum amount for secured lenders to take the benefit of SARFAESI is _______.

Options:

A.  

Rs. 1 lakh

B.  

Rs. 5 lakh

C.  

Rs. 10 lakh

D.  

Not specified

Discussion 0
Questions 18

Mayank an investor buys one share of stock for Rs.500 at the beginning of the first year, and buys another share for Rs.550 at the end of the first year. The investor earns Re.10/- in dividends in the first year and Re.20/- in the second year. What is the time-weighted rate of return if the shares are sold at the end of the second year for Rs.650/- each?

Options:

A.  

6.88%

B.  

16.88%

C.  

0.07%

D.  

0.16%

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Under a Personal Accident policy Mr. Ajay has taken, what percentage of sum assured he can get if he losses his one eye and one limb in an accident and under which type of benefit?

Options:

A.  

100% in PTD

B.  

50% in PPD

C.  

100% in TTD

D.  

50% in PPD

Discussion 0
Questions 20

What is the future value of Rs. 5000 at the end of 5 years at 8% compounded annually?

Options:

A.  

7346.64

B.  

7401.22

C.  

7388.12

D.  

7390

Discussion 0
Questions 21

Ramesh living in Kolkata is a trustee for Brijesh living in Mumbai, Ramesh remits trust funds to Brijesh by bills drawn by a person of high creditworthiness in favor of the trustee as such and payable at Mumbai. The bills later got dishonored. Is Ramesh bound to make good the loss?

Options:

A.  

Yes

B.  

No

Discussion 0
Questions 22

Calculate current liability from the following information.

Current ratio is 1.5 and current assets are worth Rs.250

Options:

A.  

375

B.  

600

C.  

166.67

D.  

200

Discussion 0
Questions 23

Defined contribution plans put investment and performance risk on

Options:

A.  

Employee

B.  

Employer

C.  

Employee and employer both

D.  

Government

Discussion 0
Questions 24

For calculating portfolio risk, we need information for which of the following things?

Options:

A.  

The weights of each security in the portfolios.

B.  

The co-movements between the different securities measured by co-variance.

C.  

Both A and B above

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 25

______ holds that the exchange of currencies should be determined not by state institutions but by individuals in the market.

Options:

A.  

Liberal view

B.  

Social democratic view

C.  

Neo classical view

D.  

Classical view

Discussion 0
Questions 26

X’s stock declined by the same percentage as the NIFTY on Mad Monday in October 2008. X was the victim of what type of risk?

Options:

A.  

Financial Risk

B.  

Market Risk

C.  

Interest Risk

D.  

Business Risk

Discussion 0
Questions 27

Mr. Kashyap took a business premise on lease with the provision that he himself had to pay the insurance premium for fire and other perils on the premises and not the owner of the premises. This would be an instance of_______________ on the part of owner of the premises.

Options:

A.  

Risk control

B.  

Risk transfer

C.  

Risk retention

D.  

Risk reduction

Discussion 0
Questions 28

Retiring early will need

Options:

A.  

Normal saving as planned earlier

B.  

Accelerated savings to get the goal

C.  

Delayed savings

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 29

__________ records net change in ownership of foreign assets

Options:

A.  

Capital Account

B.  

Current Account

C.  

Official Reserve Account

D.  

Balance of Payments

Discussion 0
Questions 30

Cash credit is treated as out of order if ____________.

Options:

A.  

No credits continuously for 90 days

B.  

Credits not adequate to cover interest for 90 days

C.  

Either of the above

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 31

Multi period hedging is ________

Options:

A.  

A way to manage qualitative risk over time

B.  

A way to manage market risk over time

C.  

A way to manage sentimental risk over time

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 32

Equity Financing

Options:

A.  

Has to be repaid back

B.  

Requires collateral

C.  

Requires interest payment

D.  

Allows to receive tax free dividends

Discussion 0
Questions 33

“Contango” is

Options:

A.  

Forward price is lower than expected future spot price

B.  

Forward price is higher than expected future spot price

C.  

Forward price is at the same price level as that of expected future spot price

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 34

“Premium” is associated with

Options:

A.  

Forward

B.  

Futures

C.  

Options

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Which of the following is/are correct?

Options:

A.  

Both A and B statements are true

B.  

Statement A is true

C.  

Statement B is true

D.  

Both A and B are not true

Discussion 0
Questions 36

A person is said to be Agnate of another if the two of them are related by blood or adoption entirely or wholly through males.

Options:

A.  

TRUE

B.  

FALSE

Discussion 0
Questions 37

Net Interest income is

Options:

A.  

Interest earned on advances

B.  

Interest earned on investments

C.  

Total interest earned on advances and investment

D.  

Difference between interest earned and interest paid

Discussion 0
Questions 38

If the deceased has two widows, four sons and two daughters then what is the share of each widow

Options:

A.  

One seventh of estate

B.  

One half of estate

C.  

One eighth portion

D.  

One fourteenth portion

Discussion 0
Questions 39

Current ratio is

Options:

A.  

Current Cash / Current liabilities

B.  

Current Assets / Current liabilities

C.  

Current Liabilities / Current assets

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 40

The principle of _____________ ensures that an insured does not profit by insuring with multiple insurers

Options:

A.  

Subrogation

B.  

Contribution

C.  

Co-insurance

D.  

Indemnity

Discussion 0
Questions 41

What is the time limit for assessment made u/s 16?

Options:

A.  

One year

B.  

Two years

C.  

Five years

D.  

No time limit

Discussion 0
Questions 42

Identify the stage in the money laundering process where funds are being constantly moved or re-characterised to conceal their origins.

This stage is known as:

Options:

A.  

placement

B.  

layering

C.  

integration

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 43

The presence of _____ in financial markets leads to adverse selection and moral hazard problems that interfere with the efficient functioning of financial markets.

Options:

A.  

non-collateralized risk

B.  

free-riding

C.  

asymmetric information

D.  

costly state verification

Discussion 0
Questions 44

Foreign currency borrowings raised by Indian corporate from outside India are called

Options:

A.  

GDR

B.  

ADR

C.  

ECB

D.  

IDR

Discussion 0
Questions 45

Where one can open an account under the Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968?

Options:

A.  

In any branch of the State Bank of India.

B.  

In any branch of the State Bank of India, and its subsidiaries.

C.  

In any branch of the State Bank of India, and its subsidiaries, or in any Head Post Office or any selected sub post office.

D.  

In any branch of the State Bank Of India, and its subsidiaries, or in any Head Post Office or any selected sub post office or in any of the nationalized banks.

Discussion 0
Questions 46

BIS handles each of the following, except ________.

Options:

A.  

Forum to promote discussion and policy analysis

B.  

Centre for economic and monetary research

C.  

Credit rating of global banks

D.  

Prime counter-party for central banks

Discussion 0
Questions 47

A return relative is

Options:

A.  

Total return

B.  

Total return +1

C.  

1/ Total return

D.  

1 + 1/ Total return

Discussion 0
Questions 48

Tax exemption limit for the lump sum received towards Leave encashment on retirement is at _______________

Options:

A.  

Rs. 3.5 lacs

B.  

Rs. 3 lacs

C.  

Rs. 2.4 lacs

D.  

Rs. 2 lacs

Discussion 0
Questions 49

Which of the is/are not the risk management technique in the old paradigm of Life Cycle Finance?

Options:

A.  

Only II

B.  

II and IV

C.  

III and IV

D.  

Only IV

Discussion 0
Questions 50

A bond can be issued at premium if

Options:

A.  

Coupon rate > Required returns

B.  

Coupon rate < Required returns

C.  

Coupon rate = Required returns

D.  

None

Discussion 0
Questions 51

If a testator makes a will ‘to induce another person to make him comply with his (testators) wish’ but does not have any testamentary operation or intention, then this will is called as

Options:

A.  

Concurrent will

B.  

Sham will

C.  

Disguise will

D.  

Duplicate will

Discussion 0
Questions 52

What is burn Arbun?

Options:

A.  

Loan of a particular piece of property

B.  

Credit sale

C.  

Down payment

D.  

Deposits in trust

Discussion 0
Questions 53

Which of the following determines the exchange rate?

Options:

A.  

Demand of foreign exchange.

B.  

Supply of foreign exchange.

C.  

Both A&B

D.  

Inflation rate.

Discussion 0
Questions 54

GDP at factor cost is equal to ________

Options:

A.  

GDP at market price – indirect taxes + subsidies

B.  

GNP at market prices – indirect taxes + subsidies

C.  

GDP at market price + indirect taxes + subsidies

D.  

GDP at market price + indirect taxes - subsidies

Discussion 0
Questions 55

Any amount payable and the amount of refund due under the Income Tax Act,1961

shall be rounded off to the nearest multiple of.......... ?

Options:

A.  

Rs. 10

B.  

Rs. 1

C.  

Rs. 100

D.  

No rounded off is done

Discussion 0
Questions 56

A situation in which an owner of more than 50% of voting shares can elect the entire board of directors is known as

Options:

A.  

Distributed voting

B.  

Cumulative voting

C.  

Straight voting

D.  

Discretionary voting

Discussion 0
Questions 57

Indian Inherihence Law permits a married woman to acquire jewellery to worth of?

Options:

A.  

Rs 400000

B.  

Rs 500000

C.  

Rs 300000

D.  

Rs 600000

Discussion 0
Questions 58

PTA stands for

Options:

A.  

Parent Teacher Association

B.  

Preferential Trading Area

C.  

Preferential Transportation Assembly

D.  

Payment Trade Ambit

Discussion 0
Questions 59

The interest payable for a housing loan outside India is not allowed as a deduction U/S 24 (1) while computing the income from house property?

Options:

A.  

True

B.  

FALSE

Discussion 0
Questions 60

Which of the following feature differentiates a commodity futures contract from a financial futures contract?

Options:

A.  

Exchange traded product

B.  

Standardized contract

C.  

MTM settlement

D.  

Varying quality of underlying asset

Discussion 0
Questions 61

For a “single income family” priority is on

Options:

A.  

Protecting income via a term plan

B.  

Investing in commodities to grow wealth

C.  

Investing in Mutual Funds to grow wealth

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 62

Which is not the condition for getting superannuation fund approved?

Options:

A.  

All the benefits should be payable only in India

B.  

Employee should be contributor to the fund

C.  

Employer should be contributor to fund

D.  

Funds have to be invested as per income tax rules1962

Discussion 0
Questions 63

Interest paid to customers on the overdue period in case of delay in collection of cheque is debited to.

Options:

A.  

Commission A/C

B.  

Interest A/C

C.  

SB interest A/C

D.  

Charges A/C sundries

Discussion 0
Questions 64

Maximum no .of members in case of public company is

Options:

A.  

0

B.  

unlimited

C.  

50

D.  

100

Discussion 0
Questions 65

An inverted yield curve implies that:

Options:

A.  

Long-term interest rates are lower than short-term interest rates.

B.  

Long-term interest rates are higher than short-term interest rates.

C.  

Long-term interest rates are same as short-term interest rates.

D.  

Intermediate term interest rates are higher than either short-or long-term interest rates.

Discussion 0
Questions 66

Which of the following is/are not the agency functions of a Commercial Bank?

Options:

A.  

I and III

B.  

Only III

C.  

Only IV

D.  

III and IV

Discussion 0
Questions 67

Minimum number of members in case of private company is

Options:

A.  

1

B.  

2

C.  

3

D.  

5

Discussion 0
Questions 68

When there are more than one trustees for a trust the execution can be done by a single trustee instead of jointly

Options:

A.  

TRUE

B.  

FALSE

Discussion 0
Questions 69

Macro economics is the study at which level ?

Options:

A.  

Individual level

B.  

World at large

C.  

Company level

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 70

Short-term capital gain arising for the transfer of equity shares and units of equity oriented fund shall be taxable

Options:

A.  

at the normal rate

B.  

at the rate of 20%

C.  

at the rate of 10% if transferred on or after 1-10-2004

D.  

at the rate of 10% if transferred on or after 1-10-2004 through a recognized stock exchange & such transaction is chargeable to securities transaction tax

Discussion 0
Questions 71

A Bank is under a statutory obligations to honor its consumer’s Cheque vide

Options:

A.  

Section 10 of banking regulation act 1949

B.  

Section 3 of the RBI act 1934

C.  

Section 31 in the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 72

________ & ________ are functions of IMF

Options:

A.  

Surveillance, Technical assistance

B.  

Financial Assistance, improving living standards

C.  

Surveillance, United nations development business

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 73

"This is the "crowding out" theory: Increased government borrowing crowds household and business investment out of limited savings, driving up _______, but not raising total demand." Fill in the blank.

Options:

A.  

taxes

B.  

inflation

C.  

interest rates

D.  

employment

Discussion 0
Questions 74

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Options:

A.  

Only (i)

B.  

Only (i) & (ii)

C.  

Only (i) & (iii)

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 75

Omar wants to make a gift of Rs. 10000 in today’s terms to his parents at the end of each of next 10 years. If the annual rate of return is 8% and inflation is 3%, what is the value of funds he must have in hand today to meet this need for the 10 year period?

Options:

A.  

81541

B.  

77766

C.  

76251

D.  

82713

Discussion 0
Questions 76

A zero coupon bond of Rs 10,000 has a term to maturity of seven years and a market yield of 9 percent at the time of issue. What is the issue price? What is the duration of the bond? What is the modified duration of the bond?

Options:

A.  

Rs. 5470/-, 7 years, 6.422

B.  

Rs. 6380/- 6 years, 7.368

C.  

Rs. 5470/-, 7 years, 5.364

D.  

Rs. 6380/-, 6 years, 6.897

Discussion 0
Questions 77

A stock caries the following returns over a five year period:

Options:

A.  

Calculate the following:

B.  

Arithmetic mean return,

C.  

Cumulative wealth index &

D.  

Geometric mean return.

E.  

11.5%, 1.4557, 18.61%

F.  

11.2%, 1.5557, 10.25%

G.  

11.2%, 1.3457, 10.51%

Discussion 0
Questions 78

The following information regarding the equity shares of M/s V Ltd. is given

Calculate the EPS of M/s V Ltd. according to the traditional approach

Options:

A.  

Rs. 22.50

B.  

Rs. 26.00

C.  

Rs. 30.00

D.  

Rs. 27.00

Discussion 0
Questions 79

The list of managing body needs for be fixed with Registrar of Joint Stock companies

Options:

A.  

Only (i)

B.  

Only (ii)

C.  

(i) & (iii)

D.  

Only (iv)

Discussion 0
Questions 80

A Portfolio manager is holding the following portfolio:

The risk free rate of return is 6% and the portfolio’s required rate of return is 12.5%. The manager would like to sell all of his holdings in stock A and use the proceeds to purchase more shares of stock D. What would be the portfolio’s required rate of return following this change?

Options:

A.  

13.63%

B.  

10.29%

C.  

11.05%

D.  

12.52%

Discussion 0
Questions 81

Consider the following information for three stocks, Stock A, Stock B, and Stock C. The returns on each of the three stocks are positively correlated, but they are not perfectly correlated.

Portfolio X has half of its funds invested in Stock A and half invested in Stock B. Portfolio Y has invested its funds equally in each of the three stocks. The risk-free rate is 5%, and the market is in equilibrium.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Options:

A.  

II and III

B.  

Only II

C.  

I,II and III

D.  

Only IV

Discussion 0
Questions 82

Vinod joined on 01/01/90 in ABC Ltd. and retired on 01/01/2007.Employee paid leave encashment of Rs. 4,00,000/-. His last drawn salary is Rs. 25000/-. His last 10 months average salary is 23500/-. He availed 150 days leave during the service. What will be his taxable leave salary amount?

Options:

A.  

4,00,000

B.  

2,35,000

C.  

2,82,000

D.  

1,65,000

Discussion 0
Questions 83

An individual has recently purchased a house worth Rs. 40 lakh for self-occupation by availing housing loan of Rs. 28 lakh at 9.25% p.a. rate of interest. The tenure of loan is 18 years. He has Rs. 12 lakh financial assets at present. He is expected to save annually Rs. 2 lakh which he invests on a quarterly basis beginning a quarter from now in an instrument which is expected to provide return of 9% p.a. What would be his net worth five years from now? The value of the house which is for consumption purposes is not considered in the net worth so arrived.

Options:

A.  

Rs. 2.83 lakh

B.  

Rs. 18.82 lakh

C.  

Rs. 6.68 lakh

D.  

Rs. 7.36 lakh

Discussion 0
Questions 84

Mr. John purchased a house in Mumbai in March 2010 for Rs.12,50,000. In April,2011 he entered into an agreement to sell the property to Mr. Akram for a consideration of Rs.19,75,000 and received earnest money of Rs. 50,000. As per the terms of the agreement, the balance payment was to be made within 30 days of the agreement. If the intending purchaser does not make the payment within 30 days, the earnest money would be forfeited. As Mr. Akram could not make the payment within the stipulated time the amount of Rs.50000 was forfeited by John. Subsequently John sold the house in June, 2011 for Rs.2130000. He paid 2% brokerage on sale of the house. Calculate the capital gains chargeable to tax for the assessment year 2012-13. [CII-12-13: 852,11-12: 785,10-11:711]

Options:

A.  

659322

B.  

887400

C.  

689536

D.  

692556

Discussion 0
Questions 85

You own 3 scripts with their market value at

Calculate the CAGR of portfolio.

Options:

A.  

5%

B.  

10.26%

C.  

1.64%

D.  

11.16%

Discussion 0
Questions 86

Shri Ganjarwala Charitable Trust (Regd.) submits the particulars of its income/outgoing for the previous year 2009-2010 as below:

The trust spends Rs 2,77,500 during the previous year 2009-2010 for charitable purposes. In respect of Rs 5,20,000, it has exercised its option to spend it within the permissible time-limit in the year of receipt or in the year, immediately following the year of receipt.

The trust spends Rs 2,00,000 during the previous year 2009-2010 and Rs 1,00,000 during the previous year 2010-2011.

Compute the tax payable on the income of the trust.

Options:

A.  

2080

B.  

2160

C.  

2060

D.  

2200

Discussion 0
Questions 87

Calculate the Paid up Value ( PV) under a policy with the following particulars:

Consolidated Reversionary Bonus declared by the insurer from March, 1990 to March 2006 is 550/- per thousand sum assured. Bonus declared for the year ending March 2007 is @ Rs. 70/- per thousand.

Options:

A.  

Rs. 19,750

B.  

Rs. 18,000

C.  

Rs. 33,500

D.  

Rs. 31,750

Discussion 0
Questions 88

From the following information of assets assets and liabilities, the taxable wealth for:

Options:

A.  

Rs 1,10,00,000&Rs 40,00,000 respectively

B.  

Rs 1,00,00,000&Rs 40,00,000 respectively

C.  

Rs 1,10,00,000&Rs 50,00,000 respectively

D.  

Rs 70,00,000&Rs 40,00,000 respectively

Discussion 0
Questions 89

The management of Pearls India Shopping Ltd has recently announced that expected dividends for the next three years will be as follows:

For the remaining years, the management expects the dividend to grow at 5% annually. If the risk-free rate is 4.30%, the return on the market is 10.30% and the firm’s beta is 1.40. What is the maximum price that you should pay for this stock?

Options:

A.  

Rs. 42.39

B.  

Rs. 41.38.

C.  

Rs. 47.45

D.  

Rs. 39.15

Discussion 0
Questions 90

Mr. Shyam has a portfolio consisting of two stocks A & B. Stock A has a standard deviation of 5 % while stock B has a standard deviation of 15%. Stock A comprises 40% of the portfolio and Stock B consists of 60%. If the correlation of returns of A& B is .5, the variance of return on the portfolio is _________.

Options:

A.  

–0.0035

B.  

–0.0085

C.  

0.0094

D.  

0.0103

Discussion 0
Questions 91

Mr. Malhotra and Mrs.Malhotra aged 50 and 45 years respectively, both have a life expectancy of 35 years.

You have following information

Calculate the adequate insurance required based on need based approach.

Options:

A.  

65 lakhs

B.  

60 lakhs

C.  

54 lakhs

D.  

44 lakhs

Discussion 0
Questions 92

Compute Gross Total income and amount of loss allowed to be carried forward to next year:

Options:

A.  

Nil, Rs. 10,000/-

B.  

Rs. 10,000/- Rs. 40,000

C.  

Nil Nil

D.  

Rs. 10,000/- Rs. 10,000/-

Discussion 0
Questions 93

What is the present value of the following cash flows,if the Interest rate is 8%

Options:

A.  

2639

B.  

2962

C.  

3961

D.  

3962

Discussion 0
Questions 94

From the following data on mutual funds, Calculate the Sharpe Ratio.

Risk free return is 8%.

Options:

A.  

0.78,1.08,0.55

B.  

0.78,1.05,0.59

C.  

0.98,1.33,0.75

D.  

0.71,1.11,0.55

Discussion 0
Questions 95

Ms. Sonali Briganza is 22 years old. She is currently earning a salary of Rs.5,00,000/- per annum and saves 20% of her salary every year. If her salary increases by 10% every year and she is able to get a return of 11% p.a. compounded annually throughout her investment horizon what would be the corpus of funds available at her age 58.?

Options:

A.  

119056000

B.  

117056000

C.  

129056000

D.  

139056000

Discussion 0
Questions 96

Asit an industrialist wants to buy a car presently costing Rs. 10,00,000/- after 5 years. The cost of the car is expected to increase by 10% pea for the first 3 years and by 6% in the remaining years. Asit wants to start a SIP with monthly contributions in HDFC Top 200 Mutual Fund. You as a CWM expect that the fund would give an average CAGR of 12% in the next 5 years. Please advise Asit the monthly SIP amount starting at the beginning of every month for the next 5 years to fulfill his goal of buying the Car he desires.

Options:

A.  

1495512

B.  

18614.48

C.  

20614.48

D.  

18311.71

Discussion 0
Questions 97

An investor buys 200 units of a Mutual Fund scheme having a reinvestment option at Rs.10.5 on Jan 6, 2011. On June 30, 2011 scheme declares a dividend @10%. The ex-dividend N.A.V. was Rs.10.25. On March12, 2012 the fund N.A.V was Rs.12.25. Calculate CAGR?

Options:

A.  

23.45%

B.  

27.11%

C.  

23.29%

D.  

23.99%

Discussion 0
Questions 98

A hired a bicycle from B. The written contract contained a clause which read “Nothing in this agreement shall render the owner liable for any personal injuries to the rider of the machine hired”. Owing to a defect in the brakes of the cycle, A met with an accident and got injured. Can A recover Damages?

Options:

A.  

No, since a disclaimer by the owner has already been intimated

B.  

Yes, because he is under the duty to take care of the bicycle

C.  

No, because it is the rider who has to take care of the brakes

D.  

Any of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 99

Which of the following statement is not true?

Options:

A.  

Value of a bond with semi-annual interest rate, is greater than the value of bond providing interest on annual basis T

B.  

Constant/variable growth model, for the valuation of equity share, is applicable for the growth rate g ? ke F

C.  

In a variable growth model, the dividend is assumed to grow at a constant rate forever after a initial growth period T

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 100

Which one of the following statements is/are correct?

Options:

A.  

(i) only

B.  

(ii) only

C.  

Both are wrong

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 101

Which of the following are the key issues in retirement planning of service class?

Options:

A.  

A, D

B.  

A, B, D

C.  

A, C, D

D.  

A, B, C

Discussion 0
Questions 102

Which of the following statements in reference to REPO Rate is/are correct?

Options:

A.  

I, II and III

B.  

I and II

C.  

I, III and IV

D.  

II,III and IV

Discussion 0
Questions 103

Which one of the above statements is/are correct?

Options:

A.  

(i) only

B.  

(ii) only

C.  

Both are correct

D.  

Both are incorrect

Discussion 0
Questions 104

Overseas Medical Policy (OMP) covers medical expenses and repatriation expenses upto a maximum of _________ while under Overseas Travel Insurance the same is a maximum of __________.

Options:

A.  

US$- 2,00,000 & US$- 5,00,000

B.  

US$- 1,00,000 & US$-5,00,000

C.  

US$- 1,00,000 & US$- 2,00,000

D.  

US$- 1,00,000 & US$- 3,00,000

Discussion 0
Questions 105

Akash has only compulsory third party policy for his car. He jumped a red light and collided with another car and then with the boundary wall of a nearby house. Damage to his car was of Rs. 17,000/-, damage to other car was of Rs. 15,000/- and damage to the boundary wall of house was of Rs. 15,000. The insurance policy of Akash will pay:

Options:

A.  

Rs. 17,000

B.  

Rs. 15,000

C.  

Rs. 30,000

D.  

Rs. 47,000

Discussion 0
Questions 106

Solatium fund for hit and run accident in motor insurance policy has been created by the Government of India which consists of contributions from Government and General Insurance companies, as below:

Options:

A.  

Central & State Govt. - 30%, General Insurance Industry - 70%

B.  

Central & state Govt. - 40%, General Insurance Industry- 60%

C.  

Central & State Govt. – 50%, General Insurance Industry -50%

D.  

Central & State Govt. - 25%, General Insurance Industry- 75%

Discussion 0
Questions 107

When bondholder pays more than par value to acquire bond, then

Options:

A.  

YTM > Current Yield > Nominal Yield

B.  

YTM = Current Yield = Nominal Yield

C.  

Nominal Yield > Current Yield > YTM

D.  

Nominal Yield > Current Yield = YTM

Discussion 0
Questions 108

Financial markets have the basic function of

Options:

A.  

bringing together people with funds to lend and people who want to borrow funds.

B.  

assuring that the swings in the business cycle are less pronounced.

C.  

assuring that governments need never resort to printing money.

D.  

both (A) and (B) of the above.

Discussion 0
Questions 109

The basic principles of Islamic Finance are…..

Options:

A.  

Interest, either for the borrower or the lender, is forbidden.

B.  

The lender shares in the profits and the losses made by any enterprise it lends money to

C.  

Excessive uncertainty, risk and speculation are forbidden

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 110

International credit cards can be used by Indians for _________.

Options:

A.  

International travel

B.  

International magazines

C.  

International software

D.  

Any of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 111

The second pillar in the Basel framework seeks to help participants to assess which of the following information?

Options:

A.  

Risk exposure

B.  

Risk assessment process

C.  

Both of the above

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 112

As a CWM you are considering the following bond for inclusion in the fixed income portfolio of your client:

What will be the duration of this bond? and What will be the effect of the changes on the duration of the bond if the coupon rate is 6% rather than 9%?

Options:

A.  

8 years, Increase

B.  

7.33 years, Decrease

C.  

6.031 years, Increase

D.  

7.012 Years, Decrease

Discussion 0
Questions 113

A client has a minor child she is concerned about what might happen if she was to die while the child was still young and unable to sensibly handle a sizeable in heritance one solution could be to draft her will so that the child receives the asset once reaching age 21 this is an example of

Options:

A.  

A discretionary trust

B.  

A testamentary trust

C.  

An inter vivo trust

D.  

A family trust

Discussion 0
Questions 114

Which of the following statements are true?

Options:

A.  

Only statement I is correct

B.  

Only Statement II is correct

C.  

Both statement, I and II are correct

D.  

Both statement I and II are incorrect

Discussion 0
Questions 115

What would be the taxable value added in Dr. Vijay Mohan’s income for Gratuity receipt of Rs. 8,00,000 at the time of retirement. He is covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972. He retired after 28 years of service with monthly salary of Rs. 40000 p.m. Assume Income Tax provisions pertaining to AY 2011-12 would be applicable at the time of retirement?

Options:

A.  

Rs. 3,50,000

B.  

Rs. 2,40,000

C.  

Rs. 5,60,000

D.  

Rs. 1,53,146

Discussion 0
Questions 116

How much should one deposit today in a bank account paying interest compounded quarterly if you wish to have Rs. 50000 at the end of 24 months, if the bank pays 8% annually?

Options:

A.  

42740

B.  

42866

C.  

42675

D.  

42790

Discussion 0
Questions 117

Ram born in 1950 has a life expectancy at birth of 65 years. Sita his wife born in 1955 has a life expectancy at birth of 70 years. Assuming that the life expectancies have not changed. Ram is planning to buy an annuity to be paid to him or his wife till anyone of them is alive. Assuming Ram will retire on attaining age 58 i.e. in 2008, what should be the time period of the annuity?

Options:

A.  

10 years

B.  

12 years

C.  

7 years

D.  

17 years

Discussion 0
Questions 118

Which of the following taxes are allowed as deduction while computing the business income?

Options:

A.  

Wealth tax

B.  

Banking cash transaction tax (BCTT)

C.  

Fringe benefit tax (FBT)

D.  

Income-tax

Discussion 0
Questions 119

Calculate the Net worth of Mr. Surinder Nath with the following financial details as:

Options:

A.  

Rs 91.3 lakh

B.  

Rs 90.7 lakh

C.  

Rs 90.3 lakh

D.  

Rs 92.5 lakh

Discussion 0
Questions 120

Compulsory maintenance of account is required u/s 44AA of IT, if the gross receipt/ total sales exceed _______

Options:

A.  

Rs. 5,00,000

B.  

Rs 10,00,000

C.  

Rs 15,00,000

D.  

Rs 40,00,000

Discussion 0
Questions 121

Ashok is 30 years old and plans to retire after another 25 years, is His annual expenditure is Rs. 2,00,000/-, and wants to maintain the same living standard as of now. Expected inflation rate is 5%. Calculate what will be the Ashok’s annual expenditure requirement at the beginning of first year of his retirement?

Options:

A.  

Rs. 6,77,270/-

B.  

Rs. 5,72,281/-

C.  

Rs. 6,55,235/-

D.  

Rs. 5,86,326/-

Discussion 0
Questions 122

What is the minimum number of persons who must subscribe to the memorandum of association?

Options:

A.  

2 in case of public co and 7 in case of private.

B.  

2 in case of private co and 7 in case of public ltd.

C.  

1 in case of both private and public ltd.

D.  

7 in case of both public ltd and in case of private.

Discussion 0
Questions 123

Probability of default is higher in

Options:

A.  

Defined contribution plan

B.  

Defined benefit plan

C.  

Both of the above

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 124

A typical personal accident policy would normally have provisions to pay

Options:

A.  

2% of the sum assured per week up to a maximum of 52 weeks

B.  

1% of the sum assured per week up to a maximum of 104 weeks

C.  

1.5% of the sum assured per week up to a maximum of 48 weeks

D.  

1% of the sum assured per week up to a maximum of 104 weeks

Discussion 0
Questions 125

Which of the following are investment intermediaries?

Options:

A.  

Finance companies

B.  

Mutual funds

C.  

Pension funds

D.  

Only (A) and (B) of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 126

Intermediaries who are agents of investors and match buyers with sellers of securities are called

Options:

A.  

investment bankers.

B.  

traders.

C.  

brokers.

D.  

dealers.

Discussion 0
Questions 127

What is the exemption criteria U/S 10(10) (ii) of the IT Act, 1961 for any gratuity received by a seasonal employee?

Options:

A.  

Exemption limit is least of there:

(i) 7 day’s wages (calculated as 26 working days in a month) based on last drawn salary for every number of seasons worked,

(ii) Rs. 3,50,000/-,

(iii) Actual gratuity received

B.  

Exemption limit is least of three:

(i) 7 day’s wages based on last drawn salary for every number of seasons worked,

(ii) Rs. 3,00,000/-,

(iii) Actual gratuity received

C.  

Exemption limit is least of three:

(i) 15 day’s wages based on last drawn salary for every completed year

(ii) Rs. 3,50,000/-,

(iii) Actual gratuity received

D.  

Exemption limit is least of three:

(i) 15 day’s wages based on last drawn salary for every completed year

(ii) Rs. 4,00,000/-,

(iii) Actual gratuity received

Discussion 0
Questions 128

Manjeet, aged 33 years, is having a policy of Rs. 1 Lac sum assured and is paying premium of Rs. 1,800/- for the last 10 years. The cash surrender value of this policy is at the end of previous year was Rs. 20,000. It is estimated that by this year end, the cash surrender value of this policy would be Rs. 22,900. New term insurance of sum assured of Rs. 80,000 costs Rs. 300/- per annum today as per Manjeet’s age. If rate of interest is 6% then please advise Manjeet if it is better to continue this policy or to discontinue it?

Options:

A.  

To continue this policy

B.  

To discontinue this policy

C.  

More information required

D.  

Data insufficient

Discussion 0
Questions 129

Which of the following is a reasonable assumption to make about the understanding of a client on the Wealth planning Process?

Options:

A.  

Client would have identified a desirable asset allocation

B.  

Client would have some prior understanding of the assumptions on which the wealth plan is made

C.  

Client would understand the financial products being recommended

D.  

Client would be able to identify his financial goals

Discussion 0
Questions 130

Pension received from a former employer is classified under the head _________.

Options:

A.  

Capital Gains

B.  

Gratuity

C.  

Income from other sources

D.  

Salaries

Discussion 0
Questions 131

Encashment of leave during service tenure is

Options:

A.  

Taxable

B.  

Tax free

C.  

Taxable only if more than the notified exemption

D.  

Tax free up to 50% of the notified amount

Discussion 0
Questions 132

Which of the following statement is true in relation to life expectancy?

Options:

A.  

I,II and IV

B.  

I ,II and III

C.  

I,III and IV

D.  

All of these

Discussion 0
Questions 133

What is the present value of the following cash flows, if the Interest rate is 8%?

Options:

A.  

2991

B.  

2962

C.  

3961

D.  

3962

Discussion 0
Questions 134

Dividend per share of Books Ltd. is 2 and required rate of return is 10%. Calculate the value of share of Books Ltd.

Options:

A.  

5

B.  

10

C.  

20

D.  

50

Discussion 0
Questions 135

The returns on Stock A and Stock B have a correlation coefficient of –1. When the price of Stock A appreciates by 12%, how will Stock B’s price perform?

Options:

A.  

Appreciate by 12%.

B.  

Depreciate by 12%.

C.  

Stay unchanged.

D.  

Depreciate by 6.0%.

Discussion 0
Questions 136

The shares of Alpha were bought on Jan 1 for Rs 110/-. During the year Alpha paid a dividend of Rs 2/- per share. At the end of the year, share of Alpha was sold for Rs 115/- What is the total return on Alpha?

Options:

A.  

4.36%

B.  

6.36%

C.  

7%

D.  

8.42%

Discussion 0
Questions 137

The main purpose of the guaranteed insurability rider benefit is to give the policyholder the right to

Options:

A.  

Cancel a health-based exclusion after a symptom-free period

B.  

Include his parents under the policy

C.  

Increase cover when a key life event occurs

D.  

Maintain cover despite a fall in investment value

Discussion 0
Questions 138

Any income chargeable under the based “Salaries” is exempt from tax under Section 10(6)(viii), if it is received by any non resident individual as remuneration for services rendered in connection with his employment in a foreign ship where his total stay in India does not exceed a period days in that previous year.

Options:

A.  

90

B.  

182

C.  

60

D.  

120

Discussion 0
Questions 139

Find out the effective quarterly rate for 18% per annum compounded half yearly.

Options:

A.  

4.403% per Quarter

B.  

4.50% per Quarter

C.  

9.00% per Quarter

D.  

4.44% per Quarter

Discussion 0
Questions 140

Rishi wants to purchase a car 5 years from now. His investments are presently worth Rs. 48,000/-. He puts them into an account today at a ROI of 10% per annum and he would be contributing Rs. 5,000/- from end of this month, every month for 5 years. What would be his accumulated savings in this account after end of 5 years?

Options:

A.  

465456.12

B.  

466160.18

C.  

464152.92

D.  

467645.78

Discussion 0
Questions 141

How much loan can be given from PPF account in the year 2006-07?

Options:

A.  

25% of the PPF balance in the year 2004-05

B.  

25% of the PPF balance in the year 2005-06

C.  

25% of the opening balance as on 01-04-06

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 142

"A borrower who has been given notice of enforcement of security interest, replies with his objections.

What is expected of the secured creditor?

Options:

A.  

Consider the objections fairly

B.  

"If objections not acceptable, convey to borrower within 7 days"

C.  

Both of the above

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 143

Why do criminals launder money?

Options:

A.  

i, ii, and iii

B.  

i, ii, and iv

C.  

ii, iii, and iv

D.  

All of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 144

In straight line method

Options:

A.  

Depreciation value per annum is constant over the useful life

B.  

Depreciation value varies with the value of the asset every year

C.  

Depreciation is at a fixed percentage of the value of the asset

D.  

None of the above

Discussion 0
Questions 145

Suppose X and Y are Father and Son respectively ,so when Y was a minor X advanced Rs 10,000 to him.

After Y becoming major X obtains a bond for Rs 20000 ,which is much larger than the original amount due from Y,by using his parental influence.The contract stands voidable because the consent is caused by:

Options:

A.  

Duress

B.  

Coercion

C.  

Constructive Fraud

D.  

Misrepresentation

Discussion 0
Questions 146

A ………………… mortgage is a mortgage which does not fully amortize over the term of the note thus leaving a balance due at ……………..

Options:

A.  

Reverse, Maturity

B.  

Simple, transfer

C.  

Balloon payment, maturity

D.  

Equitable, maturity

Discussion 0
Questions 147

Arvind Ltd. currently EPS is Rs.5. Its return on equity (ROE) is 25% and it retains 60% of its earning. Stocks of similar risk are priced to return 18%. What is the intrinsic value of Arvind Ltd’s Stock?

Options:

A.  

Rs. 76.67

B.  

Rs. 72.36

C.  

Rs. 74.45

D.  

Rs. 73.25

Discussion 0
Questions 148

Mr. Bharat sees a stock with a beta of 1.2 selling for Rs. 25 and price will move up to Rs. 31 by the end of the year. The risk free rate is 6% and the expected market return is 15 %. In this scenario Mr. Bharat would like to know whether the stock is _____________ and so should ___________.

Options:

A.  

Overpriced, buy it.

B.  

Overpriced, sell it.

C.  

Under priced, buy it.

D.  

Under priced, sell it.

Discussion 0
Questions 149

Derive policy cost per thousand with following data:

Options:

A.  

34.79

B.  

22.75

C.  

13.55

D.  

10.51

Discussion 0
Questions 150

Mr. M is an employee of Z Ltd. His basic pay is Rs.24,000 p.a., Dearness Allowance Rs.12,000 p.a; Medical Allowance (fixed) Rs.10,000 p.a.; Conveyance Allowance Rs.6,000 p.a.; Professional Tax deducted from his salary Rs.1,000 p.a.; Free lunch provided during office hours valued at Rs.12,000 for a 300-working day year; free education for two children in a school owned and maintained by the employer – school tuition fee for both the children is estimated at Rs.18,000 p.a.

What is Net Income of Mr. M and examine whether he is a specified or non-specified employee?

Options:

A.  

Rs. 51,000, Specified Employee

B.  

Rs. 50,000, Non Specified Employee

C.  

Rs. 48,000, Specified Employee

D.  

Rs. 57,000, Non Specified Employee

Discussion 0
Questions 151

Is the Z Ltd. efficiently priced according to the CAPM by taking the above information?

Options:

A.  

Share price is higher and efficiently priced

B.  

Share price is lower and not efficiently priced

C.  

Share price is lower and efficiently priced

D.  

Share price is higher and not efficiently priced

Discussion 0
Questions 152

X owns a piece of land situated in Varanasi ( Date of acquisition : March 1, 1983, Cost of acquisition Rs. 20,000/- value adopted by Stamp duty authority at the time of purchase Rs. 45,000/-) On March 30, 2012 the piece of land is transferred for 4 lakh. Find out the capital gains chargeable to tax if the value adopted by the Stamp duty authority is 5.5 lakh. And X does not dispute it. [CII-12-13: 852,11-12: 785,10-11:711]

Options:

A.  

Rs. 4,05,963/-

B.  

Rs. 3,45,963/-

C.  

Rs. 3,80,963/-

D.  

Rs. 4,15,963/-

Discussion 0
Questions 153

Samantha celebrated her 21st birthday today, her father gave her Rs. 6,25,000/- which is deposited in a account that pays a ROI of 12.25% p.a. compounded monthly. If she wants to withdraw Rs. 7,50,000 on her 31st. Birthday and balance on her 41stBirthday. How much can she withdraw on her 41st. birthday.?

Options:

A.  

2114431

B.  

1364431

C.  

4615995

D.  

4333264

Discussion 0
Questions 154

Mohan is a manager in ABC Co. Ltd. His family consists of his wife and child. It is assumed that his family needs a minimum of Rs. 10,000 per month to maintain current standard of life in unfortunate case of demise of Mohan. The interest rate is 6% pa. Calculate how much insurance is required under income replacement method?

Options:

A.  

20 lakhs

B.  

15 lakhs

C.  

25 lakhs

D.  

18 lakhs

Discussion 0
Questions 155

An investor is considering the purchase of a small office building and, as part of his analysis, form the following given data calculate the Net Operating Income (NOI)?

Options:

A.  

Rs. 2,10,000

B.  

Rs. 1,97,500

C.  

Rs. 1,93,500

D.  

Rs. 1,83,750

Discussion 0
Questions 156

Which assets are totally except from wealth tax?

Options:

A.  

(i), (ii), (iii)

B.  

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)

C.  

(iv), (v)

D.  

(ii), (iii) (v)

Discussion 0
Questions 157

Michael estimates opportunity cost of investment to be 10.5% compounded annually. Which of the following is the best proposal?

Options:

A.  

Receive Rs. 5,500/- at beginning of each year for 15 years

B.  

Receive Rs. 5,500/- at the end of each year for 19 years

C.  

Receive Rs. 45,000/- today

D.  

Receive Rs. 1,20,000/- at the end of 10 years

Discussion 0
Questions 158

Mr. Neeraj Gupta wants to withdraw Rs. 50,000 per quarter form an account after 3 years for 6 years. How much should he deposit in this account today if the ROI is 12% p.a. compounded quarterly.?

Options:

A.  

846777

B.  

593912

C.  

693912

D.  

774921

Discussion 0