Correct answer: (b) 1 and 2
Explanation
- A
1 only
1 only. NDS-OM is also RBI’s G-sec matching platform.
- B
1 and 2
1 and 2. Retail demat access to T-bills/G-secs in the primary market (RBI Retail Direct / earlier routes) and NDS-OM as RBI’s platform. CDSL is a depository promoted by BSE and others, not RBI-plus-BSE as stated.
- C
3 only
3 only. Statement 3 is false.
- D
2 and 3
2 and 3. Statement 3 fails.
Summary. Official key is (b) 1 and 2. Retail investors can buy G-secs and T-bills in the primary market through demat/Retail Direct. NDS-OM is RBI’s negotiated dealing / order-matching system. CDSL is not an RBI–BSE joint as statement 3 claims.
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