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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2003
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 316Interactive Test Mode
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Q316. Debenture holders of a company are its:

Debenture holders of a company are its:

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — creditors

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Debentures are debt instruments used by companies to borrow long-term funds at a fixed rate of interest. Thus, debenture holders act as creditors to the company and hold no equity ownership or voting rights.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q316)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — creditors

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q316

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 316 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "creditors". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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