MCQs on Trade and Commerce in India – Indian Geography
Q1. Which of the following is the largest commodity exchange in India?
a) Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)
b) National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX)
c) Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX)
d) Universal Commodity Exchange (UCX)
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Correct Answer: a) Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)
Explanation: Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is the largest commodity exchange in India, dealing in metals, energy, and agricultural commodities.
Q2. Which of the following is the oldest stock exchange in India?
a) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
b) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
c) Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE)
d) Delhi Stock Exchange (DSE)
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Correct Answer: a) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Explanation: Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), established in 1875, is the oldest stock exchange in India.
Q3. Which of the following is the largest stock exchange in India in terms of market capitalization?
a) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
b) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
c) Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE)
d) Delhi Stock Exchange (DSE)
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Correct Answer: b) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Explanation: National Stock Exchange (NSE) is the largest stock exchange in India in terms of market capitalization.
Q4. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)?
a) Infosys
b) Reliance Industries
c) Tata Motors
d) Wipro
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Correct Answer: a) Infosys
Explanation: Infosys is the first Indian company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Q5. Which of the following is the first Indian company to issue Global Depository Receipts (GDRs)?
a) Reliance Industries
b) Tata Motors
c) Infosys
d) ICICI Bank
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Correct Answer: a) Reliance Industries
Explanation: Reliance Industries is the first Indian company to issue Global Depository Receipts (GDRs).
Q6. Which of the following is the first Indian company to cross the market capitalization of $100 billion?
a) Reliance Industries
b) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
c) Infosys
d) HDFC Bank
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Correct Answer: b) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Explanation: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the first Indian company to cross the market capitalization of $100 billion.
Q7. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Satyam Computers
d) HCL Technologies
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Correct Answer: b) Wipro
Explanation: Wipro is the first Indian company to be listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Q8. Which of the following is the first Indian bank to open a branch outside India?
a) State Bank of India
b) Bank of Baroda
c) Punjab National Bank
d) Bank of India
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Correct Answer: a) State Bank of India
Explanation: State Bank of India is the first Indian bank to open a branch outside India.
Q9. Which of the following is the first Indian bank to be listed on the London Stock Exchange?
a) State Bank of India
b) ICICI Bank
c) HDFC Bank
d) Axis Bank
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Correct Answer: b) ICICI Bank
Explanation: ICICI Bank is the first Indian bank to be listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Q10. Which of the following is the first Indian bank to introduce Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)?
a) State Bank of India
b) HSBC
c) Citibank
d) HDFC Bank
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Correct Answer: c) Citibank
Explanation: Citibank is the first Indian bank to introduce Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in India.
Q11. Which of the following is the first Indian company to issue Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs)?
a) Reliance Industries
b) Tata Motors
c) Infosys
d) ICICI Bank
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Correct Answer: a) Reliance Industries
Explanation: Reliance Industries is the first Indian company to issue Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs).
Q12. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX)?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Satyam Computers
d) HCL Technologies
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Correct Answer: d) HCL Technologies
Explanation: HCL Technologies is the first Indian company to be listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX).
Q13. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Satyam Computers
d) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
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Correct Answer: d) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Explanation: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the first Indian company to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).
Q14. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the Euronext stock exchange?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Satyam Computers
d) Sterlite Industries
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Correct Answer: d) Sterlite Industries
Explanation: Sterlite Industries is the first Indian company to be listed on the Euronext stock exchange.
Q15. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Satyam Computers
d) Tata Steel
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Correct Answer: d) Tata Steel
Explanation: Tata Steel is the first Indian company to be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE).
Q16. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX)?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Satyam Computers
d) Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
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Correct Answer: d) Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Explanation: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is the first Indian company to be listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX).
Q17. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Satyam Computers
d) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
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Correct Answer: b) Wipro
Q18. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB)?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Satyam Computers
d) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
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Correct Answer: c) Satyam Computers
Explanation: Satyam Computers is the first Indian company to be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB).
Q19. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX)?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Reliance Industries
d) ICICI Bank
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Correct Answer: d) ICICI Bank
Explanation: ICICI Bank is the first Indian company to be listed on the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX).
Q20. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Satyam Computers
d) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
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Correct Answer: d) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Explanation: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the first Indian company to be listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Q21. Which of the following is the first Indian company to be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) Satyam Computers
d) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
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Correct Answer: b) Wipro
Explanation: Wipro is the first Indian company to be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).