n NISM Certifications
VII NISM Series VII
Medium

_______ are the backbone of the securities market.

Practice question from NISM Series VII Mock Test 5 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    SEBI and its offices

  2. B

    Stock Exchanges

  3. Investors

    Correct answer

  4. D

    Brokers

Why this is the answer

Investors are the core of the securities market; protecting their interests is crucial for intermediaries, exchanges, and regulators.

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