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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ7. Consider the following statements : Statement I : As regards returns from an investment in a company, generally, bondholders are considered to be relatively at lower risk than stockholders. Statement II : Bondholders are lenders to a company whereas stockholders are its owners. Statement III : For repayment purpose, bondholders are prioritized over stockholders by a company. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Options
- A Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
- B Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement I explains Statement II
- C Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
- D Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
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Correct Answer
A Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
Model Answer
Answer: option A, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).