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31st July 2014, 02:42 PM
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Re: IRDA online Exam last year paper

As you are asking here about IRDA online Exam question paper of previous year, so on your asking I am providing same:

1 Insurance works on the principle of

a Trust
b Sharing
c Randomness
d All of the above

2 Insurance is legitimate

a when an adverse happening is likely
b When an adverse happening is unlikely
c When an adverse happening is certain
d In all the above three situations

3 Insurance benefits replace

a All physical losses, in full
b All physical losses, partly
c All monetary losses, in full
d The monetary losses, but only to some extent

4 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a People hesitate to buy life insurance because they are not aware of their needs
b People hesitate to buy life insurance because they prefer to enjoy the present
c Both the statements are correct
d Both the statements are wrong

5 Which is the right time for taking life insurance?

a When you are about to get married
b Soon after you have got married
c Just when you are joined a new job
d All the three ‘times’ are right

6 Retention of risk may be done conveniently by

a Large corporations
b Small companies
c Single individuals
d None of the three

7 A valuation is done by a life insurer because

a It is a statutory requirement
b It is necessary to be able to declare dividends to shareholders
c It tells the insurer how well it is managing the business
d All of the above

8 The reason for charging level premiums is

a Risk increases as age increases
b It is convenient to the policyholder
c It is convenient to the insurer
d All the above reasons

9 What does a premium depend upon?

a The place of worship visited by the person to be insured
b The state of health of the policyholder
c The decision of the underwriter
d The report of the agent

10 State which one of the following statements is correct?

a In group insurance, a single policy is issued covering many persons
b A master policy covers servants of a master
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

11 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a In a limited payment policy, there is a maximum limit to the SA
b In a limited payment policy, there is a maximum limit to the term
c Both the statements above are wrong
d Both the statements above are correct

12 Which one of the following statements is true with regard to Children’s policies?

a On vesting, the insured person has an option to change the term of the policy
b On vesting the insured person has an option to increase the SA
c Both the statements above are wrong
d Both the statements above are correct

13 Which of the following could be the basis of the cover in a group policy?

a Height of the life insured
b Age of the life insured
c Size of the insured’s family
d All the three above

14 Which one of the following statements is true with regard to Children’s policies?

a On vesting, the insured person has an option to change the term of the policy
b On vesting the insured person has an option to increase the SA
c Both the statements above are wrong
d Both the statements above are correct

15 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a Every plan of insurance is a combination of two basic plans
b The name given to a plan indicates the benefits available under the plan
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statement s above are wrong

16 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a Underwriting is done only when there is a medical examination
b Medical examination is necessary before a policy can be issued
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

17 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a The underwriter determines the premium to be charged
b The underwriter is an employee of the insurer
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

18 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a If the underwriter feels that the risk is more, he will accept at OR
b If the underwriter feels that the risk is more, he may impose a lien
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

19 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a The schedule of a policy is not altered after the policy is issued
b Changes in the terms of the policy are made through endorsements
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

20 The date of issue of the FPR indicates

a The date when the risk effectively begins
b The date when the next premium falls due
c The date when the policy will commence
d None of the above

21 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a In the case of SSS policies, renewal premium receipts are issued
b In the case of SSS policies, FPRs are issued
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

22 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a Assignee is free from the assignor’s obligations under the policy
b A nomination is automatically cancelled when a loan is taken under the policy
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

23 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a The beneficiaries under the MWP Act can be any member of the family
b A policy can be taken under the MMWP Act for the benefit of parents
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

24 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a Foreclosure can be done only with the consent of the policyholder
b Foreclosure can be done only after informing the policyholder
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

25 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a Revivals are not done unless the entire outstanding premium is paid
b Revivals are not done unless the underwriter agrees
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

26 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a Foreclosure action cannot be taken till a notice is served on the policyholder
b When a foreclosure action is taken, nothing is payable to the policyholder
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

27 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a The beneficiaries under the MWP Act can be any member of the family
b A policy can be taken under the MMWP Act for the benefit of parents
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

28 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a A presumption of death is not the same as proof of death
b Presumption of death allows inheritance of property
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

29 When does a claim arise under an insurance policy?

a Whenever the policyholder feels the need for money
b When the insured events happen
c When a premium is not paid
d Whenever any of the three things mentioned above happen

30 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a Maturity claim cheques are paid to the trustees in a MWP Act case
b Maturity claim cheques are paid to the beneficiaries in a MWP Act case
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

31 If a claim is made in January 2007 under a policy, which commenced in May 2002, stating that the life insured had died in April 2004,

a Section 45 of the Act will not apply
b The claim can be treated as an early claim
c Foul play must be suspected
d All the three statements above are correct

32 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a A policy reported to be lost, may actually have been assigned
b A policy has no value after the payment of survival benefits
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

33 Which one of the following statements is correct?

a The foreign exchange regulations apply if the life insured is a non-resident
b The foreign exchange regulations apply if the claimant is a non-resident
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

34 State which of the following statements is correct

a ULIPs provide for flexibility
b ULIPs are better than traditional policies
c Both the above statements are correct
d Both the above statements are wrong

35 State which of the following statements is correct

a In ULIPs, the offer bid spread is the difference between the two prices
b In ULIPs, the offer bid spread, will in some cases be zero
c Both the above statements are correct
d Both the above statements are wrong

36 State which of the following statements is correct

a In ULIPs the insurance cover must be a minimum multiple of the premium
b ULIPs can be surrendered after two years
c Both the above statements are correct
d Both the above statements are wrong

37 State which one of the following statements is correct

a Life insurance is the best savings scheme for all persons
b Life insurance is the best investment scheme for young persons
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

38 Which of the following statements is correct?

a An insurance agent has fixed working hours
b An insurance agent has to mark his attendance in office every day
c An insurance agent works according to his schedule
d An insurance agent cannot do any other work

39 State which one of the following statements is correct

a When vital information is not disclosed, the policyholder is benefited
b When a claim is repudiated, the agent’s trustworthiness is affected
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

40 State which one of the following statements is correct?

a The social sector is not only in the urban areas
b The social sector includes the unorganized sector
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

41 State which one of the following statements is correct?

a The Ombudsman’s authority is limited to claims matters only
b The Ombudsman is not a judicial authority
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

42 State which one of the following statements is correct?

a The tax provisions are the same for all kinds of savings
b The tax provisions are included in the Constitution
c Both the statements above are correct
d Both the statements above are wrong

43 A proposal for SA of Rs. 10 lakhs with DAB for monthly mode under SSS.
Proposer had a previous policy of Rs. 5 lakhs with DAB. Proposal was
accepted with health extra of Rs. 2.75 per thousand SA premium for DAB Re 1 per
thousand. 5% extra for monthly mode. large SA rebate of Rs 2/- per thousand for
1 lakh and above. Tabular premium Rs. 48.20 maximum total SA on which DAB is allowed is Rs. 10/- lakhs.
Find monthly (SSS) premium, rounded off to the next higher rupee
a 4102
b 4121
c 4183
d 4195

44 Find out surrender value on the basis of following data (the answer to
be rounded off to the next lower rupee). SA Rs.30, 000 DOC- 15.6.1992,
Endowment with profit – 30 years
Due date of last premium paid 15-06-2007 mode half yearly
Accrued bonus Rs.750/- per thousand SA. SV factor 23%
a 3670
b 3765
c 8740
d None of these

45 A money back policy for SA. of Rs.50,000/- Matured after 25 years.
Survival benefits of 15% each had been paid at the end of 5th, 10th, 15th,
and 20th years. Bonus had accrued at Rs.965/- per Rs.1000/- SA. Interim bonus
@ Rs.25/- per thousand SA is payable. What is the maturity claim amount?
a 68250
b 69500
c 98250
d 99500

Correct Answers Practice Paper 6

1 d 16 d 31 d
2 a 17 c 32 a
3 d 18 b 33 c
4 c 19 c 34 a
5 d 20 a 35 c
6 a 21 b 36 a
7 d 22 d 37 d
8 d 23 d 38 c
9 c 24 b 39 b
10 a 25 d 40 c
11 c 26 a 41 b
12 c 27 d 42 d
13 b 28 c 43 b
14 c 29 b 44 c
15 a 30 a 45 b

1. Insurance is a mechanism to reduce impact of adverse events on
a) Non-value generating assets.
b) Value generating assets.
c) Current assets
d) Fixed assets

2. Perils could be
a) Uncertain
b) Certain
c) Definite
d) Unlikely

3. Insurance is a function of
a) Uncertainty
b) Life
c) Society
d) Loss

4. Insurance works on the principle of
a) Sharing of profits
b) Sharing of assets
c) Sharing of losses
d) Sharing of expenses

5. A) Life Insurance protects the life of the insured.
B) Life Insurance minimizes the financial impact of untimely death.
a) A is correct b) B is correct
c) Both A & B are correct d) Both A & B are wrong

6. Occurrence of ----- has to be ------ & not a -------- of the insured person.

a. peril, uncertain, creation
b. event, certain, creation
c. risk, hazardous, profit
d. event, random, creation

7. For getting insurance you need to pay ------- and get compensated by -----.
a) Compensation, Claims
b) Claims, Premium
c) Premium, Claims
d) Fees, Claims

8. ------------ is the process, which prevents entry of people who do not share the same risk.
a) New Business
b) Valuation
c) Underwriting
d) All of the above


9. Life insurance is ------------- to the state’s efforts in social management.
a) Complementary
b) Supplementary
c) Elementary

10. The insurance company is in the role of --------- where all decisions are taken for the benefit of the community.
a) Caveat Emptor
b) Uberrimae Fides
c) Underwriter
d) Fiduciary.

11. To make accurate statistical estimates insurance risks must be handled as per the law of
a) Law of Inertia
b) Law of Large Numbers
c) Law of Large Groups
d) None of the above

12. The insurer is in the position of ------- of funds
a) Owner
b) Partner
c) Trustee
d) All of the above

13. Insurance is applicable to
a) Tangible Assets
b) Intangible Assets
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

14. Article -------- relates to Social Security
a) 39
b) 40
c) 41
d) 42

15. A) In order to be insurable a risk must be capable of
Statistical estimation
B) In insurance only economic or financial losses can be
Compensated.
a) Statement A is correct
b) Statement B is correct
c) Both are correct
d) None of the above

16. In the mechanism of insurance, people who are exposed to different risk come together. TRUE / FALSE.

17. A human life is an income generating asset TRUE / FALSE.

18. In order to be insurable a risk must be capable of statistical estimation TRUE / FALSE.

19. Insurance is a function of uncertainty TRUE / FALSE.

20. What is insurance?
Protection of ________ value of assets (ECONOMIC)
Mechanism to reduce impact of adverse events on _______ _________ assets. ( VALUE GENERATING)

21. Damage to asset due to the PERIL IS CALLED Risk which an asset is exposed to TRUE / FALSE.

22. Life insurance protects the life of the insured. TRUE / FALSE.


23. Life insurance does not require any consideration. TRUE / FALSE.

24. In which of the cases Insurable interest does not exist
a. Spouse
b. Business Partner
c. Tenant
d. Self

25. Insurance prevents the damage of an asset due to PERIL. TRUE / FALSE.

26. Through Insurance only economic / Financial losses can be compensated. TRUE / FALSE.

27. The concept of insurance can be extended beyond the coverage of tangible assets.
TRUE / FALSE.

28. Match the following

a. Caveat Emptor 1. False facts
b. Uberrimae Fide 2. Influences premium fixing
c. Misrepresentation 3. Buyer beware
d. Material fact 4. Principle of utmost good faith

.

29. Caveate emptor and Ubereimae Fide put together mean that while the buyer holds the responsibility of revealing all relevant information from his side the agent is responsible to provide information only if asked for. TRUE / FALSE.

30. Caveate emptor and Ubereimae Fide put together mean that while the agent holds the responsibility of revealing all relevant information from his side the customer is responsible to provide information only if asked for. TRUE / FALSE

31. Almost all insurance policies are a combination of term and endowment policies. TRUE / FALSE.

32. Insurable interest is not defined in the insurance act 1938 TRUE / FALSE.

33. Insurable interest is not defined in the insurance act 1956 TRUE / FALSE

34. Insurable interest in defined in the IRDA act 1999 . TRUE / FALSE.

35. In group insurance, risk of individuals is not assessed TRUE/ FALSE

36. Underwriting is a process which ensures that all insured share the same risk. TRUE/ FALSE


37. Can an insolvent take a life insurance policy Yes / No

38. What is the part of surplus that is distributed to policyholders called? ________________. (BONUS)


39. Which type of life insurance plans entitles the life insured full sum assured in the event of either death or survival? ________. endowment

40. A person's interest in his own life is ....................?
a. Limited
b. Restricted to HLV
c. Unlimited


41. Minimum capital for new reinsurance companies entering Indian market as per IRDA norms is?____________________ . 200cr


42. Which is correct
A) Life Insurance contracts do not require consideration.
B) Life Insurance contracts require offer and acceptance.

(a) Statement A
(b) Statement B
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of the above


43. 4. In India, the Indian Contract Act, ---- governs commercial contracts.
a) 1852
b) 1862
c) 1872
d) 1882

44. Section 45 deals with policies which are ___old
a) 2 years
b) 3years
c) 4years
d) 10years or more

46. Which of the following is not a Material Fact
a) Medical History
b) Smoking Habit
c) Earlier Insurance Taken
d) None of the above

45. 7. Which of the following relate to Material Fact
a) Caveat Emptor
b) Uberrimae Fides
c) Consensus “ad idem”
d) Legality of Object

46. . Adverse Selection refers to
a) Wrong policies being selected
b) Lack of consensus ad idem
c) Substandard lives entering insurance contracts by non-disclosure.
d) Selection of wrong target segment by insurance company.

47. The duty of disclosure in life insurance operates
a) Till the risk commences
b) On alteration
c) On revival
d) All of the above

48. A) All risks are not insurable
B) Insurance risks must be capable of financial measurement
a) Statement A is correct
b) Statement B is correct
c) Both are incorrect
d) None of the above

49. 11. Insurable Interest is
a) Defined in Insurance Act 1938
b) A legal pre-requisite
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above






50. A) Facts which everyone is supposed to know need not be disclosed
B) Facts which lessen the risk need to be disclosed
a) Statement A is correct
b) Statement B is correct
c) Both A & B are correct
d) Both A & B are wrong


51. Insurance contracts are subject to two additional principles viz.:
a) Caveat Emptor, Uberrimae Fides
b) Caveat Emptor, Consensus “ad idem”
c) Caveat Emptor, Capacity to Contract
d) Uberrimae Fides, Insurable Interest


52. A) The proposer can decide which fact is material
B) Material facts help in deciding the premium
a) Statement A is incorrect
b) Statement B is incorrect
c) Both statements are incorrect
d) None of the above is correct


53. A) Hazardous profession can affect the premium
B) A commercial pilot’s premium would be different from that of a Teacher of the same age
a) Statement A is incorrect
b) Statement B is incorrect
c) Both statements are incorrect
d) Both statements are correct.
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3rd November 2015, 12:05 PM
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Re: IRDA online Exam last year paper

Hi I would like to have the IRDA online Exam sample paper for my preparation purpose?
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3rd November 2015, 12:06 PM
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Re: IRDA online Exam last year paper

Please find the sample paper for IRDA online examination:

IRDA Agent – Sample Question paper

1.Insurance is a mechanism to reduce impact of adverse events on
a) Non-value generating assets.
b) Value generating assets.
c) Current assets
d) Fixed assets

2.Perils could be
a) Uncertain
b) Certain
c) Definite
d) Unlikely

3.Insurance is a function of
a) Uncertainty
b) Life
c) Society
d) Loss

4.Insurance works on the principle of
a) Sharing of profits
b) Sharing of assets
c) Sharing of losses
d) Sharing of expenses

5. A) Life Insurance protects the life of the insured.
B) Life Insurance minimizes the financial impact of untimely death.
a) A is correct b) B is correct
c) Both A & B are correct d) Both A & B are wrong

6.Occurrence of ----- has to be ------ & not a -------- of the insured person.

a. peril, uncertain, creation
b. event, certain, creation
c. risk, hazardous, profit
d. event, random, creation

7. For getting insurance you need to pay ------- and get compensated by -----.
a) Compensation, Claims
b) Claims, Premium
c) Premium, Claims
d) Fees, Claims

8. ------------ is the process, which prevents entry of people who do not share the same risk.
a) New Business
b) Valuation
c) Underwriting
d) All of the above


9. Life insurance is ------------- to the state’s efforts in social management.
a) Complementary
b) Supplementary
c) Elementary

10. The insurance company is in the role of --------- where all decisions are taken for the benefit of the community.
a) Caveat Emptor
b) Uberrimae Fides
c) Underwriter
d) Fiduciary.

11. To make accurate statistical estimates insurance risks must be handled as per the law of
a) Law of Inertia
b) Law of Large Numbers
c) Law of Large Groups
d) None of the above

12. The insurer is in the position of ------- of funds
a) Owner
b) Partner
c) Trustee
d) All of the above

13. Insurance is applicable to
a) Tangible Assets
b) Intangible Assets
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

14. Article -------- relates to Social Security
a) 39
b) 40
c) 41
d) 42

15. A) In order to be insurable a risk must be capable of
Statistical estimation
B) In insurance only economic or financial losses can be
Compensated.
a) Statement A is correct
b) Statement B is correct
c) Both are correct
d) None of the above


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