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Question

What are gilt-edged securities?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Securities issued by the Government

Gilt-edged securities are the most secure type of securities issued by the Government, as they are backed by the full faith and credit of the government. Hence, the correct answer is "Securities issued by the Government".

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