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NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Question 1 A demat account for HUF can be opened with joint holders.
(a) FALSE
(b) TRUE
Answer A demat account for HUF cannot be opened with joint holders.
Explanation
Question 3 When there were physical shares, the proof of transfer was ________.
(a) The registered letter acknowledgement
(b) The endorsement on the physical share
(c) The sellers confirmation letter
(d) All of the above
Question 4 The Delivery Instruction (DI) slip may not contain the settlement number
for which the securities are being transferred to the clearing member
account.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Answer When physical shares are sent for transfer to the company, the company after
Explanation proper verification endorses on the back of the certificate and enters the buyers
name etc.
Answer The DI slip should contain the settlement number for which the securities are
Explanation being transferred to the clearing member account.
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Question 5 When dividend cheques are sent to the share holders, its mandatory for
the issuer to print Bank A/c details as received from the Depository.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Question 8 When a client makes a request for closure of accounts, DPs should
provide the SOT to the Client - what does SOT stand for ?
(a) Statement of Transaction
(b) Settlement of Transction
(c) Settlement of Trading
(d) Securities on Termination
Answer If a client makes a request for closure of accounts, DPs should provide the
Explanation Statement of Transaction (SOT) to the Client for the period from the
beginning of the quarter in which the account is closed till the date of closure.
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Question 11 For all public issues in demat form, the company has to enter into an
agreement with any one of the depository.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Answer For all public issues in demat form, the company has to enter into an
Explanation agreement with ALL the depositories.
Answer In NSDL, a pledgor (borrower) can substitute the securities offered in a pledge
Explanation transaction, if the pledgee (lender) agrees to it.
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Question 16 If the third letter in an ISIN no. is 'B' then the security is a _______.
(a) Equity Share
(b) Mutual Fund Unit
(c) State Govt. Security
(d) Central Govt. Security
Question 18 Brokers of stock exchanges that offer settlement through depository are
required to open a Beneficial Owner Account.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Answer Brokers of stock exchanges that offer settlement through depository are
Explanation required to open a 'clearing member account'
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Question 19 The clearing system attached to the SEBI performs the function of
ascertaining the payin or payout.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Question 20 Obtaining PAN Card details of all the holders is compulsory for all
categories of demat account holder(s) apart from some exceptions.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Answer The clearing system attached to STOCK EXCHANGE performs the function
Explanation of ascertaining the payin or payout.
Question 21 The name of the account holder of a demat account can be changed by
making an application on a Rs 100 stamp paper.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Question 23 Separate DRFs have to be submitted for Free and locked-in securities.
(a) FALSE
(b) TRUE
Question 24 A client cannot make request for a change in signature in his DP account.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Answer The Client can make a request in writing specifying reasons for change in
Explanation signature.
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
(a) Rs 50,000
(b) Rs 1 lakh
(c) Rs 2 lakhs
(d) Rs 5 lakhs
Question 30 For Pledge, the pledgor and the pledgee must have a beneficial account
with the same depository as inter-depository pledge is presently not
permitted.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Question 31 The transaction statements can be sent to clients in electronic form if the clients
have agreed to it. In what way can this be done ?
(a) In email form with scanned signature
(b) In email form with digital signature
(c) Only in scanned form
(d) All of the above
Question 32 When appllying for shares in an IPO in demat form, the Client ID needs
to be filled up.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Answer The Client ID is a part of the Demat A/c no and needs to be filled up in the
Explanation IPO Apllication form.
The shares alloted in the IPO will be directly credited to the Demat A/c.
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Answer The foll ID proofs are accepted for Opening a Demat Account : Passport,
Explanation Voter ID Card, Driving license, PAN card with photograph.
Also Identity card/document with applicant’s Photo, issued by a) Central/State
Government and its Departments, b) Statutory/Regulatory Authorities, c)
Public Sector Undertakings, d) Scheduled Commercial Banks, e) Public
Financial Institutions, f) Colleges affiliated to Universities, g) Professional
Bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI, Bar Council etc., to their Members; and h)
Credit cards/Debit cards issued by Banks are accepted.
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Question 36 Of the below, which trades are not settled through off market route ?
(a) Derivative deals on a stock exchange
(b) Deals between a client and a sub broker
(c) Deals between two institutions
(d) Deals in debt instruments
Answer The applicant should furnish information and details of its business history for
Explanation a minimum period of THREE years or from the date of its inception, if less
than three years.
Answer Nomination can be made only by individuals holding beneficiary owner accounts on their
Explanation own behalf singly or jointly. .
Answer Corporate actions affect the beneficial owners ie. the holders of the securities.
Explanation
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Question 39 A Demat Requisition Form ie. DRF can be rejected by a Registrar and
Transfer agent if __________________.
(a) The signatures in their records do not match with that on DRF
(b) The securities to be Dematted are not attached with DRF
(c) The ISIN number of the security is wrongly mentioned
(d) All of the above.
Answer DPs may make their own business/contractual agreement with the commodity
Explanation exchanges/warehouse owners, as they deem fit, including terms and conditions
related to collection of rent, etc.
If DPs are required to collect any charges/tax/rent on behalf of commodity
exchange / warehouse, DPs may have to ensure that such function has
adequate legal basis.
Question 43 In case where a state or the central government is the issuer, the
depository reconciles the records of the dematerialised securities with
the statement provided by the RBI on a ________ basis
(a) Hourly
(b) Daily
(c) Weekly
(d) Monthly
Answer The process of effecting changes in the order of joint names appearing on a
Explanation security certificate is called Transposition
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Question 45 Where there is an objection from any member of the HUF, transmission
of securities held in the beneficial owner account should be effected only
on the basis of a Decree by a competent Court or the Deed of Partition.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Question 46 In case of Government Securities, The DP must ensure that changes in the
beneficial owner's accounts, such as change in bank details, change of
address, etc., are updated well in advance of the ___________.
(a) due date of interest payment
(b) shut Period
(c) redemption payment due date
(d) All of the above
Question 50 There are two Depositories in India that provides all the Depository
services.
(a) FALSE
(b) TRUE
Answer The depository’s G-Sec cell also rejects the dematerialisation requests in case
Explanation RBI rejects the transfer on account of signature mismatch or in case the
signatories are not registered with RBI.
Question 51 For the requests of rematerialisation, which of the following are definitely
required ?
(a) The request has to be made by the beneficial owner
(b) There has to be sufficient balance of securities in the account
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
Question 52 Its the duty of the depository to announce the record date for every
corporate action.
(a) FALSE
(b) TRUE
Answer The issuer ie. the company determines and announces the record date for the
Explanation corporate actions like dividend, bonus issues etc.
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Question 53 The aggregate value of the securities of the beneficial owners, held in
dematerialized form through a stockbroker DP, cannot be more than ___
times the net worth of the stockbroker.
(a) 30
(b) 50
(c) 70
(d) 100
Question 55 An investor has to compulsorily fill in the Bank details when filling up the
IPO application form.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Answer The Bank Alc details are not needed as the DP will capture these details from
Explanation the Demat account of the applicant.
Question 58 The details of Nomination and Date of Birth are required only of _______
.
(a) Clearing Members Account
(b) Corporate Account
(c) Individual Owner Account
(d) None of this
Answer The Client(s) may make a nomination of his/their account in favour of any
Explanation person by filing with the relevant Participant.
A nomination, substitution shall be valid only if:
• it is submitted to the Participant by the rightful Client(s).The nomination
form has to be signed by all holders. A POA holder cannot nominate.
• it is in the prescribed format (format is given by the depository to the
participant).
• it is duly signed by Client(s).
• it is properly signed and witnessed.
• signature of the Client(s) tally with the specimen signature records.
• the details of the securities entered in the nomination forms match those in
the records of the Participant. CDSL Nomination form does not have provision
for mentioning securities. Nomination is applicable to entire holding.
• the photograph of the Nominee is annexed to the nomination form.
• the Nominee has signed the nomination form and guardian in case of the
nominee being a minor.
Question 62 A certificate of registration is valid for a period of five years from the date
of application.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Answer Remember - the certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of ISSUE and not
Explanation application.
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Question 63 Incidents of theft, forgery etc have increased due to the introduction of
depository system in India.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Question 64 In case of Rematerialisation request, the R&T has to complete the process
in ____ days.
(a) 15
(b) 20
(c) 30
(d) 31
Answer With the introduction of depository system in India the problem of theft,
Explanation forgery, mutilation of certificates etc. has been completely eradicated.
Correct Answer 64 30
Question 68 As per PMLA, records of services need to be preserved for _______ years
(a) 1 year
(b) 5 years
(c) 10 years
(d) 25 years
Answer Since the legal status of warehouse receipts is different from that of securities,
Explanation it is necessary for DPs to enter into a separate agreement with
members/investors, seeking to open a demat account for the purpose of
holding and dealing in electronic warehouse receipts.
Question 70 If the pledgor fails to discharge his obligations under the agreement of
pledge or for any other reason, the pledgee may invoke the pledge as per
the pledge agreement, Bye-Laws of the depository and SEBI regulations.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
Question 72 The Facility for unilateral closure (Unpledge) of Pledge by the Pledgee has
also been provided by the depositories.
(a) FALSE
(b) TRUE
Answer Dated Securities have a maturity period of more than one year. Treasury Bills
Explanation have a maturity period of up to one year.
Answer The Facility for unilateral closure (Unpledge) of Pledge by the Pledgee has
Explanation also been provided by the depositories. In this case, the pledgee submits an
instruction in the prescribed form to its DP to initiate unilateral closure of
pledge / hypothecation.
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
Answer Ownership of the pledged securities remains with the pledgor (borrower) ie.
Explanation the person who has taken a loan and given his securities as a pledge - until the
pledge is invoked.
Hence, all corporate benefits - cash and non-cash - like dividends, bonus,
rights etc., will accrue to the borrower.
Question 75 In case of IPO, when does the Depository credit the shares to the allottees
account.
(a) On the Allotment Date
(b) On the Execution Date
(c) On the Record Date
(d) On the Book Closure date
Answer On allotment, the Issuer / its R&T agent provides the details of successful
Explanation allottees to the depository and the execution date when the securities should be
credited to the beneficial owners accounts.
NISM SERIES VI – DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION V.IMP LAST DAY REVISION EXAM 1
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