Stock Brokers and Sub-brokers MCQs September 11, 2025 by u930973931_answers 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Who acts as an intermediary between investors and the stock exchange? (A) Retail investor (B) Stock broker (C) Sub-broker (D) Company secretary 2. Who assists a stock broker in providing services to clients? (A) Auditor (B) Sub-broker (C) Promoter (D) Banker 3. Which of the following must be registered with SEBI? (A) Stock brokers (B) Sub-brokers (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of the above 4. A stock broker executes trades on behalf of: (A) The company only (B) Clients/investors (C) Government agencies (D) Only institutions 5. Who is authorized to buy and sell securities directly on the stock exchange? (A) Sub-broker (B) Stock broker (C) Investor (D) Mutual fund 6. Sub-brokers are mainly appointed by: (A) SEBI (B) Stock brokers (C) RBI (D) Ministry of Finance 7. The primary function of a stock broker is to: (A) Audit company accounts (B) Facilitate trading of securities (C) Issue shares (D) Regulate SEBI 8. Brokerage is charged by: (A) Stock brokers (B) Sub-brokers (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) RBI 9. Who usually shares a percentage of brokerage with sub-brokers? (A) SEBI (B) Stock broker (C) Investor (D) Company 10. Sub-brokers cannot directly trade on: (A) Stock exchange (B) Commodity market (C) Money market (D) Forex market 11. Stock brokers are members of: (A) SEBI (B) RBI (C) Recognized stock exchange (D) Ministry of Finance 12. Who ensures compliance with SEBI regulations? (A) Stock brokers (B) Sub-brokers (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Investors 13. Online discount brokers mainly provide: (A) Full advisory services (B) Only execution of orders (C) Insurance products (D) Mutual fund management 14. Full-service brokers provide: (A) Research reports (B) Trading facilities (C) Advisory services (D) All of the above 15. Which is a source of income for stock brokers? (A) Brokerage (B) Advisory fees (C) Margin funding (D) All of the above 16. Who acts as a link between investors and stock brokers? (A) Depository participant (B) Sub-broker (C) Underwriter (D) Banker 17. Which authority regulates stock brokers and sub-brokers in India? (A) RBI (B) SEBI (C) IRDA (D) Finance Ministry 18. Which document is mandatory to open a trading account with a broker? (A) Memorandum of Association (B) KYC documents (C) Balance sheet (D) Audit report 19. The unique registration number for brokers is issued by: (A) SEBI (B) RBI (C) MCA (D) NITI Aayog 20. Sub-brokers operate under: (A) RBI license (B) Brokerās code (C) SEBI approval (D) Ministry of Finance 21. The main difference between broker and sub-broker is: (A) Brokers trade directly on exchange (B) Sub-brokers cannot trade directly (C) Brokers are exchange members (D) All of the above 22. A brokerās responsibility includes: (A) Executing client orders (B) Providing research (C) Maintaining records (D) All of the above 23. Who can charge lower fees but provide limited services? (A) Discount brokers (B) Full-service brokers (C) Sub-brokers (D) Depositories 24. A sub-broker is also called: (A) Market maker (B) Remisier (C) Dealer (D) Underwriter 25. Stock brokers can provide: (A) Trading platforms (B) Investment advice (C) Portfolio management (D) All of the above 26. Which of the following is a duty of sub-brokers? (A) Collecting client documents (B) Assisting in order placement (C) Providing basic advice (D) All of the above 27. Stock brokers are required to maintain: (A) Client trading records (B) Brokerage records (C) Compliance with SEBI (D) All of the above 28. Which of the following is an example of a discount broker in India? (A) Zerodha (B) ICICI Direct (C) HDFC Securities (D) Sharekhan 29. Sub-brokers are accountable to: (A) Clients directly (B) Stock brokers (C) SEBI (D) RBI 30. Brokers must provide investors with: (A) Contract notes (B) Annual reports (C) Audit reports (D) SEBI guidelines only 31. Which of the following reduces the role of sub-brokers today? (A) Online trading platforms (B) Automated order matching (C) Discount broking (D) All of the above 32. Which of the following can open Demat accounts for clients? (A) Depository participants (B) Sub-brokers (C) Brokers (D) Both (A) and (C) 33. Brokers who provide both equity and commodity trading are called: (A) Dual brokers (B) Multi-product brokers (C) Universal brokers (D) Full-service brokers 34. The commission earned by a sub-broker is: (A) Fixed by RBI (B) Shared from brokerās earnings (C) Decided by investor (D) Regulated by company 35. Which one is true for stock brokers? (A) They act as intermediaries (B) They can advise clients (C) They charge brokerage (D) All of the above 36. Which of the following is an international stock brokerage firm? (A) Charles Schwab (B) Fidelity (C) Morgan Stanley (D) All of the above 37. Stock brokers ensure: (A) Settlement of trades (B) Client protection (C) Compliance with law (D) All of the above 38. Which of the following is mandatory for a broker-sub-broker agreement? (A) Written contract (B) SEBI approval (C) Profit sharing terms (D) All of the above 39. Who maintains the client ledger? (A) Sub-broker (B) Stock broker (C) Depository (D) Investor 40. Brokers may provide clients with leverage through: (A) Margin trading (B) Discount broking (C) Sub-broking (D) IPO funding 41. Which of the following is a benefit of stock brokers? (A) Easy access to markets (B) Research reports (C) Faster execution (D) All of the above 42. Sub-brokers mostly operate in: (A) Rural and semi-urban areas (B) SEBI headquarters (C) RBI branches (D) Corporate offices only 43. A stock brokerās role is closest to that of a: (A) Market facilitator (B) Trader (C) Investor (D) Auditor 44. Sub-brokers are gradually being replaced by: (A) Direct online accounts (B) Discount brokers (C) Mobile trading apps (D) All of the above 45. Brokers must segregate: (A) Client funds from own funds (B) Client shares from own holdings (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of the above 46. Brokers registered in multiple exchanges are called: (A) Multi-exchange brokers (B) Dual brokers (C) Cross-listed brokers (D) Universal brokers 47. Who prepares periodic reports for SEBI? (A) Sub-brokers (B) Stock brokers (C) Investors (D) Companies 48. Brokers help ensure: (A) Market liquidity (B) Price discovery (C) Fair trading (D) All of the above 49. The rise of sub-brokers was due to: (A) Limited reach of brokers (B) Need for local investorsā access (C) Paper-based trading (D) All of the above 50. The biggest challenge to sub-brokers today is: (A) Technology-driven platforms (B) Direct broker-client relationships (C) Online KYC (D) All of the above