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    Question

    With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements :

    1. ‘Commercial Paper’ is a short-term unsecured promissory note.

    2. ‘Certificate of Deposit’ is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation.

    3. ‘Call Money’ is a short-term finance used for interbank transactions.

    4. ‘Zero-Coupon Bonds’ are the interest bearing short term bonds issued by the Scheduled Commercial Banks to corporations.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct

    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2, 3 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Certificate of deposit is a short term debt instrument. 2 is wrong since it says ‘long term instrument’. This eliminates the options a and d. Call money is a short-term finance for interbank transactions, so the option 3 is correct.

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