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The term "Securities" is defined under which act?

Practice question from NISM Series XA- Investment Adviser (Level 1) Mock Test 5 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018

  2. B

    The Depositories Act, 1996

  3. Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

    Correct answer

  4. D

    Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957

Why this is the answer

Section 2(h) of this Act provides the definition of securities.

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