axondendriteplus/IC38-Insurance-Marketing-Firm-Questions huggingface dataset:
Question: Compare the probability of a contingent event with regards to life and general insurance. 
1. The probability of the event happening stays constant through time with regards to both life and general insurance
2. The probability of the event happening increases in case of general insurance and decreases in case of life insurance
3. The probability of the event happening increases in case of life insurance and decreases in case of general insurance
4. The probability of the event happening increases in case of life insurance and stays constant in case of general insurance over a period of time
Correct answer: 4
Question: Analyse the two statements below and determine the true one(s) Statement I: The contingent event occurs certainly in case of general insurance Statement II: The contingent event occurs certainly in case of life insurance
1. Only Statement I is true
2. Only Statement II is true
3. Statements I and II are true
4. Statements I and II are false
Correct answer: 2
Question: Suggest a class of insurance that will provide protection against loss of goodwill. 
1. Life insurance
2. Property insurance
3. Liability insurance
4. Personal insurance
Correct answer: 3
Question: Analyse the Following Two Statements, and Determine the True One(s): Statement-I: The Contingent-Event occurs Certainly, in Case of General Insurance. Statement-II: The Contingent-Event occurs Certainly, in Case of Life Assurance. 
1. Statement-I is True. 
2. Statement-II is True. 
3. Statement-I and Statement-II are True. 
4. Statement-I and Statement-II are False. 
Correct answer: 2
Question: Explain: 'Risk-Tolerance'. Choose the Most Appropriate Option. 
1. Types of Risks, One Can Take. 
2. Amount of Risk, One is Willing to Bear, while Investing. 
3. Instruments of Risk- Management. 
4. Period, for which, One is willing to risk His or Her Investments. 
Correct answer: 2
Question: Which of the following insurances does not cover personal risks?
1. Life Insurance
2. Personal Accident Insurance
3. Fire Insurance
4. Motor Own Damage Insurance
Correct answer: 3
Question: In case of life insurance, the event of risk covered is:
1. Uncertain
2. Certain
3. Uncertain but the time occurance of event is certain
4. Certain but the time occurance of event is uncertain
Correct answer: 4
Question: In the policies where level premiums are charged -
1. Excess premiums for later years compensate for deficit premiums for earlier years
2. Excess premiums for earlier years compensate for deficit premiums for later years
3. Deficit premiums for earlier years compensate for excess premiums for later years
4. Deficit premiums for earlier years compensate for deficit premiums for later years
Correct answer: 2
Question: Life insurance contratcs are often compared with financial products as they involve -
1. Both risk cover and savings
2. Risk cover against the untimely death
3. Risk cover and financial benefits
4. Risk cover and bonuses
Correct answer: 1
Question: Many life insurance products have _______________________ which can form a significant part of an individual's savings. 
1. Low cash value
2. Saving component
3. Risk premium
4. Savings premium
Correct answer: 2
Question: The traditional cash value life insurance contratcs are safe and secured investment offering a minimum guaranteed rate of return which _____________________________________. 
1. May increase with the contract duraion. 
2. May decrease with the contract duration. 
3. May increase with the age of the insured. 
4. May decrease with the age of the insured. 
Correct answer: 1
Question: Life insurance policy provides liquidity to the policyholder, which means that the policyholder can avail ________________ against the policy. 
1. Cash
2. Loan
3. Surrender value
4. Any of them
Correct answer: 4
Question: An opinion about the traditional life insurance policies is that the guaranteed yield may be:
1. More that other financial products
2. Lower than other financial products
3. Equivalent to other financial products
4. Similar to other financial products
Correct answer: 2
Question: Assess the impact of inflation on your investment returns. 
1. Inflation has no impact on the investment returns
2. Inflation has a positive impact on the investment returns
3. Inflation has a corroding impact on the investment returns
4. Inflation boosts investment returns
Correct answer: 3
Question: Identify the stage of life when an individual will appreciate his long term savings the most. 
1. Childhood
2. Just married
3. Teen age
4. Post retirement
Correct answer: 4
Question: Describe the purpose of tax planning. Choose the most appropriate option. 
1. Tax evasion
2. Planning your investments in a manner such that maximum Tax benefits become applicable
3. Provide for taxes
4. Pay tax on time
Correct answer: 2
Question: Explain risk tolerance. Choose the most appropriate option. 
1. Types of risks one can take
2. Amount of risk one is willing to bear while investing
3. Instruments of risk management
4. Period for which one is willing to risk his investments
Correct answer: 2
Question: Identify a Insurance product that can be categorised under contingency products. Choose the most appropriate option. 
1. Bank deposits
2. Shares
3. Bonds
4. Life Insurance
Correct answer: 4
Question: Amounts set aside from current consumption without being earmarked for any specific purposes is termed as
1. Current Consumption
2. Parting with Liquidity
3. Future Provision
4. Wealth Accumulation
Correct answer: 3
Question: When is the best time to start Financial Planning
1. Post Retirement
2. As soon as one gets his first salary
3. After marriage
4. Only after one gets rich
Correct answer: 2
Question: What is Financial Planning
1. Identifying one's life goals
2. Translating goals into financial goals
3. Managing one's finances
4. All of the above. 
Correct answer: 4
Question: Retirement is also called as the ____
1. Parent
2. Twiligth years
3. Provider
4. Earner
Correct answer: 2
Question: One example of contingency
1. Death
2. Disability
3. unemployment
4. All of the above. 
Correct answer: 4
Question: The extent to which one seeks to diversify or spread the investments to reduce the risks. 
1. Diversification
2. Liquidity
3. Marketability
4. Taxes
Correct answer: 1
Question: Buying an LCD TV set or a family vacation is an example of _____ type of Goal
1. Short Term Goal
2. Medium Term Goal
3. Long Term Goal
4. None of the above
Correct answer: 1
Question: Identify the flip side of a pure term insurance plan. 
1. It is the cheapest form of insurance
2. It can be converted to a whole life insurance plan
3. It doesn't provide any returns on maturity
4. It comes handy as an income replacement plan
Correct answer: 3
Question: You and your friend of same age bought life insurance policy on same date but you are paying a higher premium than him. What impact will it have on the compensation paid to the beneficiary in the event of your death?
1. Compensation remains the same
2. Compensation will be higher
3. Compensation will be lower
4. There will be no compensation
Correct answer: 2
Question: Illustrate the USP of term insurance. Choose the most appropriate option. 
1. Lower Price
2. Coverage
3. Investment returns
4. Choice of riders
Correct answer: 1
Question: Samara purchased a term insurance policy when she had high life insurance needs and limited income. Now Samara can afford whole life insurance. What term life insurance provision will permit Samara to switch her term insurance to whole life insurance without having to show that she is still insurable?
1. Alteration
2. Conversion
3. Exchange
4. Switching
Correct answer: 2
Question: Michael wants to make sure that life insurance proceeds are available to pay his outstanding mortgage balance if he dies. He purchased a type of life insurance in which the amount of coverage gradually declines, just as his outstanding mortgage balance gradually declines. Tell us what this type of insurance has Micheal bought. 
1. Decreasing benefit insurance
2. Decreasing rider benefit
3. Decreasing term insurance
4. Re-entry term insurance
Correct answer: 3
Question: As per IRDA norms, an insurance company can provide which of the below non-traditional savings life insurance products in India? Choice I: Unit Linked Insurance Plans Choice II: Variable Insurance Plans
1. I only
2. II only
3. Both: I and II
4. Neither: I nor II
Correct answer: 1
Question: Ramesh has decided to maximise his ULIP premium through a Equity Fund. Where will the insurance company invest his premiums?
1. Stocks
2. Government or corporate debt
3. Both in Equity related instruments as well as Government or Corporate debt
4. Commercial paper or Treasury bills
Correct answer: 1
Question: What does the NAV imply in case of ULIP's
1. Total Net worth of the insurer
2. Assets of the insurer
3. Market value of the assets in which the fund is invested
4. Liability of the insurer
Correct answer: 3
Question: Carl would like to purchase life insurance. He would also like to invest in a mutual fund. An agent told Carl about a form of life insurance in which Carl could select where the saving component is invested. This form of life insurance has fixed risk premiums and the saving policies is invested. Which type of insurance is the agent referring to?
1. Endowment life insurance
2. ULIP
3. Whole life
4. Term insurance
Correct answer: 2
Question: What was the Primary Argument, behind "Buy Term Assurance and Invest the Difference, Else-Where"? Choose the Most Appropriate Option. 
1. Term Assurance is the Best Form of Life Assurance. 
2. Investing the Balance Premiums, in Other Investment-Instruments, could yield a Higher Return. 
3. The Policy-Holder can take the Higher Risks, by investing the Balance Premium in the Equities. 
4. Non-Term Assurance has the Lowest Yields. 
Correct answer: 2
Question: Which Section of the MWP Act provides for security of benefits under a life insurance policy to the wife and children. 
1. Section 38
2. Section 39
3. Section 6
4. Section 45
Correct answer: 3
Question: Identify the benefits of taking out a keyman insurance policy. 
1. Offset business start-up costs
2. Offset business continuity costs
3. Offset business recovery costs
4. Promote worker harmony
Correct answer: 2
Question: Select the loss covered under keyman insurance. 
1. Property theft
2. Losses related to the extended period when a key person is unable to work
3. Losses caused due to errors and omission
4. General liability
Correct answer: 2
Question: Illustrate a general requirement for granting keyman insurance. 
1. Company must be loss making
2. Company must be profitable
3. Company must be in business for less than 6 months
4. Company must be in business for less than 1 year
Correct answer: 2
Question: Who is paid the claim money for a policy effected under Section 6 of the Married Women Property Act?
1. Appointee
2. Trustee
3. Nominee
4. Assignee
Correct answer: 2
Question: Explain to us why young people are charged less life insurance premium when compared to old people. 
1. Young people don't need life insurance as much as old people
2. Young people cannot afford to buy costly life insurance products due to their low income
3. Mortality is directly proportional to age
4. Mortality is inversely proportional to age
Correct answer: 4
Question: What does valuation in life insurance mean?
1. The process of arriving at the profit of a life insurance company
2. The process of determining the net premium for a life insurance policy
3. The process of arriving at the bonus in a life insurance company
4. The process by which the value of all the existing policies is ascertained in a life insurance company
Correct answer: 4
Question: In case of __________, a company expresses the bonus as a percentage of basic benefit and already attached bonuses. 
1. Reversionary bonus
2. Compound bonus
3. Terminal bonus
4. Persistency bonus
Correct answer: 2
Question: Name the two policy features on which rebates on premium can be offered by the insurer. 
1. Policy plan and risk cover
2. Policy plan and mode of premiums
3. Sum assured and mode of premiums
4. Sum assured and policy plan
Correct answer: 3
Question: Illustrate the effect of interest rates on the premium assumed by insurance companies. 
1. Lower the interest rate assumed, lower the premium
2. Higher the interest rate assumed, higher the premium
3. Higher the interest rate assumed, lower the premium
4. The interest rates don’t affect premiums
Correct answer: 3
Question: Explain what does the grace period clause provide for in life insurance policies. 
1. Insured does not have to pay premiums during that period
2. Insured has to pay only half the premium amount
3. Insured has some additional time to pay the premium even after due date
4. It extends the free look period by 30 days
Correct answer: 3
Question: For an insurance policy nomination is allowed under _________ of the Insurance Act. 
1. Section 10
2. Section 38
3. Section 39
4. Section 45
Correct answer: 3
Question: Construct a situation that would require evidence of insurability at revival. 
1. It has been a week since the policy has lapsed
2. Policy has been lapsed for more than a year
3. Policy has been in force for a year
4. Loan against policy has been sought
Correct answer: 2
Question: Select the correct statement with regards to grace period. Choose the most appropriate option
1. The standard length of the grace period is one month. 
2. The standard length of the grace period is one quarter
3. The standard length of the grace period is one week
4. The standard length of the grace period is one fortnight
Correct answer: 1
Question: Examine the two statements below and select the one(s) that is are true. I: Life assured can appoint more than one person as nominees II: Assignment can be done only after the commencement of the policy
1. I only
2. II only
3. I and II
4. Neither I nor II
Correct answer: 3
Question: As per IRDAI Product Regulations, a Non-Linked Policy can be revived within ______years from the date of unpaid premium
1. Two Years
2. Three years
3. Four Years
4. Five Years
Correct answer: 4
Question: __________ is the process by which a life insurance company puts back into force a policy that has either been terminated because of non-payment of premiums or has been continued under one of the non-forfeiture provisions. 
1. Reinstatement
2. Revival
3. Surrender
4. Lapse
Correct answer: 1
Question: Which of the below statement is correct with regards to 'anti selection'?
1. Anti selection is the process used by the insurance company to ensure it does not end up selecting unethical agents
2. Anti selection is the tendency of people, who suspect or know that their chance of experiencing a loss is high, to seek out insurance eagerly and to gain in the process. 
3. Anti selection is the process used by the insurance company to ensure it does not end up launching insurance products that are not suitable for the prospective policyholders
4. Anti selection is the process used by the insurance company to ensure it does not end up selecting wrong investment products for deploying premiums collected from the policyholders. 
Correct answer: 2
Question: Which of the following statement is incorrect with regards to judgment method of underwriting?
1. Under this method subjective judgment is used
2. This method is especially used in case of complex cases
3. In this method the company may seek expert opinion of medical doctor
4. In this method the underwriter assign positive or negative rating points to adverse factors
Correct answer: 4
Question: _____________ means that applicants who are exposed to similar degrees of risk must be placed in the same premium class. 
1. Selection of risk
2. Anti-selection
3. Moral hazard
4. Equity among the risks
Correct answer: 4
Question: Which of the below statement is correct with regards to 'sub-standard lives' under risk classification? Choose the most appropriate option. 
1. Substandard lives consist of those individuals whose anticipated mortality corresponds to the standard lives represented by the mortality table. 
2. Substandard lives consist of those individuals whose anticipated mortality is significantly lower than standard lives and hence could be charged a lower premium. 
3. Substandard lives consist of those individuals whose anticipated mortality is higher than the average or standard lives, but are still considered to be insurable. 
4. Substandard lives consist of those individuals whose impairments and anticipated extra mortality are so great that they could not be provided insurance coverage at an affordable cost
Correct answer: 3
Question: Which of the following statement is correct with regards to 'declined lives' under risk classification?
1. Declined lives consist of those individuals whose anticipated mortality corresponds to the standard lives represented by the mortality table. 
2. Declined lives consist of those individuals whose impairments and anticipated extra mortality are so great that they could not be provided insurance coverage at an affordable cost
3. Declined lives consist of those individuals whose anticipated mortality is higher than the average or standard lives, but are still considered to be insurable. 
4. Declined lives consist of those individuals whose anticipated mortality is significantly lower than standard lives and hence could be charged a lower premium. 
Correct answer: 2
Question: The term______ refers to the process of evaluating each proposal for life insurance in terms of the degree of risk it represents and then deciding whether or not to grant insurance and on what terms
1. Reinsurance
2. Risk Management
3. Underwriting
4. Claims Management
Correct answer: 3
Question: What is the role of an agent in ensuring the accuracy of information provided in a proposal form
1. The agent only provides general information and has no responsibility in verifying the accuracy of the information
2. The agent is responsible for verifying the information provided in the proposal form
3. The agent has no role to play in ensuring the accuracy of the information
4. The agent only assists in filling out the proposal form and has no responsibility in verifying the accuracy of the information
Correct answer: 2
Question: Which of the following is the most common way of dealing with sub-standard risks
1. Rejecting the risk
2. Accepting the risk with a discount
3. Accepting the risk without any extra charges
4. Acceptance with an extra
Correct answer: 4
Question: Which of the following scenarios might result in a life insurance underwriter declining a proposal for insurance
1. Mr. X who has a minor cold at the time of application
2. Mr. Y who has a family history of heart disease
3. Mr. Z who has had cancer and has little chance of remission
4. Mr. T who has had a recent cataract surgery
Correct answer: 3
Question: Which of the Statements is Correct
1. Minors can enter into contracts freely without any legal obligations
2. A proposal on the life of a minor has to be submitted by another person who is related to the minor in the capacity of a parent or legal guardian. 
3. Minors have the same contracting power as adults
4. Minors can enter into life insurance contracts
Correct answer: 2
Question: What is the significance of a person's blood pressure as an indicator of disease
1. It can indicate malfunctioning of the urinary system
2. It can indicate impairment of the endocrine system
3. High blood pressure can have serious health consequences
4. It does not indicate any disease
Correct answer: 3
Question: A life insurance company paid the treatment costs to insured during the event of hospitalisation of the insured during the policy term. This is an example of ________________. 
1. Survival benefit payments
2. Surrender value
3. Rider benefit
4. Conditional assignment
Correct answer: 3
Question: Which of the below death claim will be treated as a non-early death claim by the insurance company?
1. If the insured dies within one year of policy tenure
2. If the insured dies within two years of policy tenure
3. If the insured dies within three years of policy tenure
4. If the insured dies after five years of policy tenure
Correct answer: 3
Question: There are various events which can trigger survival claims. Identify which of the below statement is incorrect with respect to the events which can trigger survival claims?
1. An instalment payable upon reaching the milestone under a money-back policy
2. Critical illnesses covered under the policy as a rider benefit
3. Surrender of the policy by the assignee
4. Maturity of a term insurance plan
Correct answer: 4
Question: Identify the event which can trigger the event of surrender value payment by the insurance company?
1. The event will be triggered on the accidental death of life insured within policy term
2. The event will be triggered when an instalment becomes payable upon reaching a certain milestone
3. The event will be triggered when the policyholder decides to cancel the contract
4. The event will be triggered on maturity of the policy
Correct answer: 3
Question: The claim form consists of which of the following? I. Details of the proposer and the policy number under which the claim is made II. Details of the patient III. Reason for the claim – for which the hospitalization was done and the cause of illness IV. Period of hospitalization
1. I, II and IV
2. II, III and IV
3. I, III and IV
4. I, II, III and IV
Correct answer: 4
Question: Which of the following is a specified event where a claim is paid to the insured?
1. Ramesh loses his job and cannot pay his premiums
2. Ramesh decides to cancel his policy before the maturity period
3. Ramesh's policy reaches the maturity period
4. Ramesh decides to take a loan against his policy
Correct answer: 3
Question: Ajit's wife has passed away, and he needs to submit the required forms for a death claim. Which of the following documents will he need to submit in addition to the claim form
1. Marriage certificate
2. Death certificate issued by municipal authorities
3. Passport copy
4. Driving Licence
Correct answer: 2
Question: Which of the following options best illustrates the role of an agent as described in the given passage
1. Mr. Ramesh's agent only provided him with the necessary claim forms and did not assist him in submitting them at the insurer's office
2. Mr. Suresh's agent refused to help him with the claim forms since he had not procured any business from Mr. Suresh's family before
3. Mr. Ganesh's agent helped him in accurately filling up the claim forms and assisted him in submitting them at the insurer's office, thereby generating goodwill and future business opportunities
4. Mr. Nilesh's agent helped him fill up the claim forms but did not assist him in submitting them at the insurer's office
Correct answer: 3
Question: All the statements given below related to Employees’ State Insurance Scheme are true EXCEPT:
1. This scheme was introduced for central government employees and provides comprehensive health services through a network of its own dispensaries and hospitals
2. ESIC (Employees State Insurance Corporation) is the implementing agency
3. All workers earning wages up to Rs. 15, 000 are covered under the contributory scheme
4. Employee and employer contribute 1. 75% and 4. 75% of pay roll respectively; state governments contribute 12. 5% of the medical expenses
Correct answer: 1
Question: All the statements given below related to Central Government Health Scheme are true EXCEPT:
1. The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), which was introduced in 1954
2. The CGHS is only for the central government employees including pensioner and their family member working in civilian jobs
3. It aims to provide comprehensive medical care to employees and their families and is fully funded by the employer (central government)
4. The services are provided through CGHS’s own dispensaries, polyclinics and empanelled private hospitals. 
Correct answer: 3
Question: All the options given below are lifestyle factors that determine the health of any individual EXCEPT:
1. Exercising
2. Eating within limits
3. Safe drinking water
4. Avoiding worry
Correct answer: 3
Question: Which of the following is an example of communicable disease caused due to environmental factors like bad hygiene?
1. Influenza
2. Malaria
3. Dengue
4. Asbestosis
Correct answer: 1