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General Knowledge · Q85

Indian Economy

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 85

Q85

Gilt-edged market means

A.
bullion market
B.
market of government securities
Answer
C.
market of guns
D.
market of pure metals

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The gilt-edged market is the market in government securities or the securities guaranteed (as to both principal and interest) by the government. The term gilt-edged means 'of the best quality”. It has come to be reserved for government securities as they do not suffer from the risk of default.