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Which of the following financial instruments is considered a short-term money market instrument in India?
A. Treasury Bills✓ Correct Answer
B. Infrastructure Bonds
C. Municipal Development Debentures
D. Long-dated Government Securities
💡 Solution & Explanation
Treasury bills are short-term money market instruments issued by the central government with maturities ranging up to 364 days to manage liquidity. Infrastructure bonds and long-dated government securities represent capital market instruments designed for long-term investments.
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