S1: SEBI regulates the capital markets in India. S2: SEBI was established by an executive order. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: SEBI regulates the capital markets in India. S2: SEBI was established by an executive order. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S1 only
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
SEBI regulates the capital markets to protect investors and promote development. It was initially set up by an executive resolution in 1988, but it was given statutory powers by the SEBI Act, 1992. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect as it is now a statutory body.

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