NISM VA Practice Questions on Concept and Role of Mutual Fund
Understanding the concept and role of mutual funds is essential for clearing the NISM Series V-A exam. These NISM VA Practice Questions are designed to test your knowledge of mutual fund basics, structure, benefits, and functioning through exam-oriented and application-based questions.
NISM VA Practice Questions (30 MCQs with Answer ) – Concept and Role of Mutual Fund
1. A mutual fund is best described as:
A. A bank deposit scheme
B. A pool of investor money invested in securities
C. A government savings plan
D. A fixed income instrument
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Answer: B
Explanation: Mutual funds pool money and invest in diversified assets.
2. The primary objective of mutual funds is to:
A. Guarantee returns
B. Provide loans
C. Pool and professionally manage investments
D. Eliminate risk
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Answer: C
3. Who manages the investments in a mutual fund?
A. Investors
B. Trustees
C. Fund manager
D. SEBI
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Answer: C
4. Diversification in mutual funds helps in:
A. Increasing returns
B. Reducing risk
C. Eliminating expenses
D. Guaranteeing profit
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Answer: B
5. A mutual fund investor receives:
A. Shares
B. Bonds
C. Units
D. Certificates
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Answer: C
6. Which entity sets up a mutual fund?
A. Trustee
B. Sponsor
C. AMC
D. Custodian
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Answer: B
7. AMC stands for:
A. Asset Management Company
B. Asset Monitoring Corporation
C. Account Management Company
D. Asset Market Control
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Answer: A
8. The trustee’s role is to:
A. Manage portfolio
B. Protect investor interest
C. Sell units
D. Calculate NAV
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Answer: B
9. Custodian is responsible for:
A. Selling units
B. Managing investors
C. Holding securities
D. Giving advice
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Answer: C
10. Which of the following is NOT a feature of mutual funds?
A. Diversification
B. Professional management
C. Guaranteed return
D. Liquidity
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Answer: C
11. Mutual funds help small investors by:
A. Providing loans
B. Offering market access
C. Eliminating risk
D. Fixing returns
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Answer: B
12. Mutual funds invest in:
A. Only equity
B. Only debt
C. Multiple asset classes
D. Only gold
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Answer: C
13. Which benefit allows easy entry and exit?
A. Diversification
B. Liquidity
C. Transparency
D. Taxation
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Answer: B
14. Transparency in mutual funds means:
A. Hidden charges
B. Regular disclosures
C. Fixed returns
D. No regulation
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Answer: B
15. Which option is suitable for investors without expertise?
A. Direct stock investing
B. Mutual funds
C. Trading
D. Derivatives
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Answer: B
16. A mutual fund reduces risk mainly through:
A. Tax saving
B. Diversification
C. High returns
D. Short-term investing
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Answer: B
17. Returns in mutual funds depend on:
A. Government guarantee
B. Market performance
C. Fixed rate
D. Bank policy
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Answer: B
18. Mutual funds are regulated by:
A. RBI
B. AMFI
C. SEBI
D. IRDAI
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Answer: C
19. Which is an advantage of mutual funds?
A. High risk always
B. Professional management
C. No liquidity
D. Fixed returns
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Answer: B
20. Which is a limitation of mutual funds?
A. Diversification
B. Liquidity
C. Market risk
D. Transparency
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Answer: C
21. Investors participate in mutual funds through:
A. Shares
B. Units
C. Bonds
D. Deposits
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Answer: B
22. Which entity holds the assets of mutual fund?
A. AMC
B. Sponsor
C. Custodian
D. Trustee
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Answer: C
23. Professional management refers to:
A. Investor decisions
B. Fund manager expertise
C. Government control
D. Broker advice
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Answer: B
24. Which of the following is NOT a role of mutual funds?
A. Risk elimination
B. Investment management
C. Wealth creation
D. Market participation
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Answer: A
25. Mutual fund investments are suitable for:
A. Experts only
B. Small and large investors
C. Only corporates
D. Only traders
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Answer: B
26. Which function is performed by AMC?
A. Protect investors
B. Manage investments
C. Hold securities
D. Regulate market
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Answer: B
27. A mutual fund provides convenience through:
A. Fixed returns
B. Systematic plans
C. No documentation
D. No risk
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Answer: B
28. Which is an example of mutual fund service?
A. Loan disbursement
B. SIP
C. Trading margin
D. Brokerage
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Answer: B
29. Mutual funds enable investors to:
A. Avoid market
B. Participate in markets
C. Eliminate loss
D. Fix returns
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Answer: B
30. Main role of mutual fund in economy is:
A. Lending money
B. Pooling savings into investments
C. Tax collection
D. Price control
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Answer: B
Practice Section
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