Correct answer: (b) Only two
Explanation
- A
Only one
Only one. Two AIF classes are in the list.
- B
Only two
Only two. II Hedge funds and IV Venture capital are AIF categories (SEBI AIF Regulations, 2012 — Cat III and Cat I neighbourhood). I Bonds and III Stocks are mainstream listed/unlisted securities, not AIFs as a class.
- C
Only three
Only three. Would need bonds or stocks to be AIFs. They are not.
- D
All the four
All four. Bonds and stocks fail.
Summary. Official key is (b) only two. Hedge funds and venture capital are Alternative Investment Funds under SEBI. Listed stocks and ordinary bonds are standard securities, not AIFs. (a) under-counts; (c)(d) pull in stocks or bonds.
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