CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2026 Introduction to Financial Markets

FOR CBSE CLASS 10 EXAM PREPARATION

CBSE Class 10 2026
Question Paper ·
Introduction Financial
Markets
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CBSE Class 10 2026 Question Paper Introduction Financial Markets

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  :
(1)       
(2)  -  21          -      
(3)               `
(4)   (5 + 16 =) 21   ,     ()  2  
(5 + 10 =) 15      
(5)            
(6)   –   (24 ) :
(i)    05   
(ii)          
(iii)      
(iv)      
(v)    /      
(7)   –   (26 ) :
(i)    16   
(ii)    10     
(iii)      
(iv)      
(v)    /      

 – 
( )

1.      6     4      41=4
(i)                  
    ? 1
(A)   (B)  
(C)    (D)  

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(ii)    ‘R’     ? 1

(A)  (Rational) (B)  (Realistic)
(C)  (Revised) (D)  (Regional)

(iii)                 
  ,  ________     1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

(iv)             ? 1

(A)    
(B)  -    
(C)      
(D) -         

(v)          ? 1

(A)     
(B)         
(C)       
(D)        

(vi)          (SDG)    2030 
       ? 1

(A)   (B)    
(C)   (D)  

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(C) Revised (D) Regional

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2.   6     5      51=5

(i)                 
         -      
         1

           ?
(A)   (B)    (PPF)
(C)    (D) 

(ii) _________               
    ‘’     1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

(iii)        100            
 2 : 1         ,       
      
  ()          ? 1

(A)    (B)   
(C)   (D)  

(iv)       -       
           1

(A)      
(B)           
(C)      
(D)        

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2. Answer any 5 out of given 6 questions. 51=5
(i) Investments with low risk involve minimal or no levels of risk,
providing stable and often guaranteed returns. These options are
ideal for risk-averse investors seeking a secure way to earn returns.
Which of following is not low-risk investment ? 1
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(A) Fixed Deposits (B) Public Provident Fund (PPF)
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(C) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
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a intermediaries that employ various financial instruments known as
‘Securities’. 1

(A) Savings (B) Interest

(C) Income (D) Profit

(iii) Jaykant Shikre owns one hundred shares of a company. He has been
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same company at a ratio 2 : 1 based
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case ?
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(A) Initial public offer (B) Offer for sale

(C) Rights issue (D) Private placement

(iv) Stock exchanges facilitate opportunities for investors to engage in
the buying and selling of securities. Identify the pertinent function of
a stock exchange. m 1
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(A) Price Rigidity
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(D) Promoting the culture of equity investment

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(v)       ()     ? 1

(A)   --    
(B)           
(C)            
     
(D)         

(vi)  1 :                
     1

 2 :              
(A)  1  ,   2   
(B)  1  ,   2   
(C)     
(D)     

3.   6     5      51=5

(i)      ? 1

(A)       
(B)               
 
(C)               
   
(D)  ,          

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(v) Which of the following is a characteristic of future contracts ? 1
(A) They are traded over-the counter.

(B) They are standardised and traded on exchanges.

(C) They are customized to meet the needs of individual buyers and
sellers.
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enable the buying and selling of loans in exchange
for interest. 1

Statement-2 : Debt funds typically offer lower returns compared
to equity investments.

(A) Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.

(B) Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is true.
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(D) Both statements are true.
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(i) What does investment mean ? 1

(A) An increase in national stocks over time

(B) The use of fund to acquire products and services that contribute m
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(C) The use of funds for assets with the aim of generating
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(D) The application of money to purchase a flat or a house

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(ii)  (A) :             
   1

 (R) :             
(A) (A)  (R)     (R), (A)     

(B) (A)  (R)   ,  (R), (A)      

(C) (A)  ,  (R)   

(D) (A)  ,  (R)   

(iii)            ? 1

(iv)    -        ,   
  ()          
   
      “_______”      1

(A) INS (B) INT
(C) INB (D) IND

(v)   ( )      ? 1

(A)    -    
(B)        
(C)    ( )  ,      
,     
(D) ...     

(vi) _________          ,    
          1

(A)    (EPS) (B)   
(C) -  (P/E Ratio) (D)   
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(ii) Assertion (A) : SEBI has prescribed a set of rules and regulations
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Reason (R) : The entity should operate within the legal
framework as prescribed by SEBI.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
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(iii) What does it mean to have securities listed on the stock exchange ? 1

(iv) To verify the registration status of a broker or sub-broker, it is
recommended to check their registration number or relevant details
on the official website of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI). 1

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Brokers usually have registration number that start with “________”.
(A) INS c. (B)
(C) INB s em (D) IND
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(v) What is the role of the commodity 1
(A) Facilitating buying and selling in spot market.
(B) Providing logistic services and other facilities.
(C) Assists, regulates, or controls the business of buying, selling or
dealing only in commodity derivatives.
(D) Promoting over-the counter markets.

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(D) Net Profit Ratio

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4.   6     5      51=5
(i)     _________      1
(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

(ii)  1 :              
     1
 2 :              
  
(A)  1  ,   2   
(B)     
(C)     
(D)  1  ,   2   

(iii)              
,                 1
(A)   (B)  
(C)   (D)  

(iv)  ,                 
                  
     ,  “ ”       
,  ....  ....      
             
     
             ? 1
(A)   (B)  
(C)     (D)  

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(i) Investment in precious metal is a type of _________ class. 1
(A) Monetary Assets (B) Real Assets
(C) Financial Assets (D) Liquid Assets

(ii) Statement-1 : A company’s market capitalization can provide
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(C) Both statements are false.
(D) Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is true.

(iii) Companies may issue shares to their shareholders without charge,
proportionate to the number of shares owned by each shareholder.
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(iv) Mr. Sandeep, a new investor,
market. He has learned about the advantages of holding securities in
electronic form and has decided to open a demat account. To do this,
he approached a local financial institution called “Arron Financials”,
which is a registered Depository Participant with both NSDL and
CDSL. Arron Financials helps him open a demat account and
dematerialize his physical shares. 1
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(D) Depository Participant

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(v)   ,          
 ? 1

(A)        
(B) ,            
(C) ,               
   
(D) ,               
   

(vi)         ,       
________   1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

5.   6     5      51=5

(i)     XYZ   500          
 ,               
       1

      ?
(A)          
(B)    XYZ          
(C)    (DP)           
    
(D)   -            

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(v) Do stock splits, corporate actions have an effect on corresponding
shares held by an investor ? 1

(A) No change in investors’ holdings.

(B) Yes, the number of shares held by investors increased to double.

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conversion periods per year would be _________. 1

(A) two (B) three

(C) four (D) six
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(i) Mr. Anil owns 500 physical shares of XYZ Ltd. He wants to sell them
on the stock exchange but is worried about the risks of holding
physical certificates. He needs a quicker and safer way to trade. 1

What should Mr. Anil do ?

(A) Sell the physical share certificates at stock exchange.
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(C) Open a Demat account with a Depository Participant
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(D) Ignore the risks and sell the shares as they are.

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(ii)    ,              
                 
                     1
(A) -  (B)  
(C)   (D)  

(iii)              ? 1
(A) ,             
(B) ,             
(C) ,             
   
(D) , RBI              

(iv)                
                   1
(A)    
(B)   
(C)    
(D)         

(v) --   ? 1

(vi)  (A) :              1
 (R) :              
        ‘’    
(A) (A)  (R)     (R), (A)     
(B) (A)  (R)   ,  (R), (A)      
(C) (A)  ,  (R)   
(D) (A)  ,  (R)   

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(ii) In a book building issue, the issuer must specify either a price band
or a floor price in the prospectus. The actual issue price can be any
price within the specified price band or any price above the floor
price. This determined issue price is known as 1
(A) Cut-off price (B) Floor price
(C) Ceiling price (D) Fixed price
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(C)

(D) Yes, RBI is an identity which assesses the bond and debenture
issuances.

(iv) It is essential to recognise the implications of these options to fully
understand the impact of dematerialisation. Clearly identify which of
the following is NOT a benefit of dematerialisation ? 1
(A) Faster trading and settlement m
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(D) Lower risk of loss orgtheft
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(v) What is Pay-in-Day ? 1

(vi) Assertion (A) : All fixed assets, except for land, have a defined
lifespan.
Reason (R) : Each year, it is assumed that the value of an asset
decreases due to usage. The decrease in value is
referred to as ‘Depreciation’.
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(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation

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(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct
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(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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 – 
( )

     5     3          20-30
    32=6

6. “             ”   
    2

7.             2

8.                ? 2

9. (a)  (career)   ?
(b)               1+1=2

10. “           ”      
       2

  6     4    20-30     42=8

11. ... ...    -        
      2

12. XYZ               
                    
                  
   ,    ? 2

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(Subjective Type Questions)

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills.
Answer each question in 20-30 words. 32=6

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a four skills which must be master to succeed in life.
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8. What actions can be performed on your computer screen by using a mouse ? 2

9. (a) What is a career ?

(b) Name the two ways how a person can earn a living. 1+1=2

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10. “Reduced inequalities is one of our sustainable goals”. State the methods
used to reduce inequalities. g
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Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20-30 words each. 42=8

11. Identify and outline two key advantages of the book-building processes
within NSE IPO system. 2

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s em instruments to acquire the necessary capital. Their financial
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a recommended the option of issuing debentures or commercial paper.

In the context of paragraph, what is a debenture ? 2

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13.               2

14. “             ” 
       ,        ? 2

15.                ? 2

16.               
                 
          2

  5     3    50-80     3  4 = 12

17.      : 4

(a)    
(b) -
(c)  
(d)  

18. ,   ,            
   100           ,    
      ,          
   
(1)          ? 2

(2)               ? 2

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13. List two services that depository participants offer to investors. 2

14. “A clearing corporation plays a crucial role in managing risk in financial
markets.” What is the primary risk that clearing corporation mitigate,
and how do they achieve this ? 2

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15. What items are included in the liability section of a company’s balance
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16. The glong-term financial strength of a firm is assessed by its capacity to
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consistently pay interest and to repay principal amounts on specified due
dates or at maturity. Identify such ratios and give two examples of these
ratios. 2

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50-80 words each. 3  4 = 12

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Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB)
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(b) Lock-in
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(c) Abridged Prospectus
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(d) Public Issue

18. Rohan, a diligent investor, strategically purchases 100 shares of Titan
Ltd. through a reputable broker on a stock exchange. Once the trade is
executed, the broker promptly issues a detailed contract note to Rohan, m
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documenting the transaction and serving as conformation of his

m investment. s em
s e g la market ?
g la (1) What is the purpose of a contract note in the secondary
a 2

a (2) How does a contract note contribute to transparency and
accountability in the secondary market ? 2

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19.     
(a)      2

(b)    2

20. “               
            : ,   
           ,     
             ,   
                 - 
         ,      
      ”
(a)    ,         ?     
  3

(b)              ? 1

21.              4

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19. Explain the following :
(a) Aim of Investor Protection Fund 2

(b) Role of Arbitration 2

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20. “Effective fund allocation is vital for a company’s financial stability and
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growth. Companies can strategically utilise funds in several key areas :
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emfixed assets such as machinery, buildings or technology that glas
investing in
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enhance
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smooth day-to-day operations and meet short-term obligations and
repaying debt to reduce interest expenses and improve the overall
financial position. Thoughtful investment in these areas not only supports
immediate needs but also lays a solid foundation for long-term success.”

(a) In the context of the paragraph, what are the various types of
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Why is the application of funds important for a company’s financial
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health ?
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21. Explain two basic investment styles prevalent in active fund management. 4

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