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What is the primary function of circuit breakers in Indian stock exchanges?

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Financial Awareness - Risk, Stability & Emerging Finance
What is the primary function of circuit breakers in Indian stock exchanges?
ATo reduce the repo rate
BTo increase liquidity in the market
CTo temporarily halt trading during excessive market falls
DTo regulate foreign investments
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand the question

    The question asks about the role of circuit breakers in stock exchanges.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    Circuit breakers are mechanisms to pause trading temporarily to prevent panic selling and excessive volatility. Increasing liquidity, changing repo rate, or regulating foreign investments are unrelated functions.
  3. Final Answer:

    To temporarily halt trading during excessive market falls → Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Circuit breakers function = halt trading temporarily ✅
Quick Trick: Circuit breakers act as market emergency stops.
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing circuit breakers with monetary policy tools.
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