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Re: IRDA Insurance Advisors Exam papers

Here I am giving you model question paper for insurance advisors exam of Insurance Regulatory and development Authority

IRDA Insurance Advisors Exam papers

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

IRDA Insurance Advisors Exam papers

(1) Potential purchaser of product is called ________________
(a) Prospect
(b) Consumer
(c) Customer
(d) Client

(2) If policyholder is in grievance,__________________ will solve
(a) Grievance officer
(b) Court order
(c) Ombudsman
(d) All the above

(3) 20,000 policies in the 5th year are to be made from _________sector
(a) Rural
(b) Social
(c) None
(d) Urban

(4) Insurance Agent is governed by ____________________
(a) Contract act
(b) Insurance Act
(c) IRDA
(d) All above

(5) Doctors appointed by insurers will be _____________
(a) General Physicians
(b) Specialists
(c) Surgeons
(d) All of above

(6) __________is the document produced to establish one’s age
(a) Birth Certificate
(b) Affidavit
(c) License
(d) Proof of age

(7) Who is the person who identifies the customer and get the necessary insurance for him ?
(a) Intermediary
(b) Retailer
(c) Broker
(d) Agent

(8) Which kind of Insurance plan can meet all need of a proponent?
(a) Endowment
(b) Money Back
(c) Multipurpose
(d) None of them

(9) The principal is responsible for __________ agent
(a) All the acts of agent
(b) Specified acts of agent
(c) Some of acts agent
(d) None of them

(10) Which of the following statements are True:
a) It is the agent’s responsibility to ensure that all material information is made available
b) If the proposal paper is incomplete, the agent will be held accountable
(a) A Statement
(b) B Statement
(c) Both Statement
(d) Neither of Statement

(11) In the case of a policy under the provision of M.W.P. ACT who can make the death claim?
(a) Beneficiary
(b) Life insured Heirs
(c) Trustee
(d) Any of the above

(12) Which kind policies are not entitled bonuses?
(a) Non participatory
(b) Money back
(c) Children’s
(d) Whole life

(13) Claim in question is Rs.23 lakh which consumer court will it go to:__________

(14) A policy which has run for 8 years can be called into question if there is a__________________
(a) Fraud
(b) Misrepresentation
(b) Mistake
(c) None of above

(15) What would be the paid up value of a 25-year-old endowment policy for Rs.50, 000 taken in Oct 1988, if the last ½ year’s premium paid was in Oct 2000?____________

(16) Which of the following statements are True:
a) An insurance agent can be sued under the Consumer Protection Act
b) The Consumer Protection Act does not apply to Govt. Company.
a) A Statement
b) B Statement
c) Both Statements
d) Neither of Statement

(17) If the proponent has no insurable interest in the insured the underwriter will
(a) Accept with reduce sum assured
(b) Decline the proposal
(c) Accept with lien
(d) Accept with extra premium

(18) What is paid by the insurer when the policyholder decides to discontinue the policy
(a) Forfeiture
(b) Surrender Value
(c) Intermediate Claim
(d) Lapse

(19) A person employed to act on behalf of another in dealing with a third person is called _____________
(a) Lawyer
(b) Broker
(c) Employee
(d) Agent

(20) Which are true
a) Proof of age is necessary for proposal and not for agency application
b) After business is complete agent has no role
a) A Statement
b) B Statement
c) Both Statements
d) Neither of the Statement

(21) Which are true
a) Insurance is necessary to cover risk of living too long
b) Insurance helps one to be less dependent on others
a) A Statement
b) B Statement
c) Both Statements
d) Neither of the Statement

(22) Which statement is not appropriate
A) When the prospect said that he had taken sick leave for a few days because he wanted to go outstation for an interview, the agent suggested he need not mention it
B) Agent suggested to the prospect not to mention the fact that the cause of death of one of the brothers who had died young was cardiac arrest, it was mentioned as accident
a) A Statement
b) B Statement
c) Both Statements
d) Neither of the Statement

(23) Which statement is not appropriate
A) The necessity for medical examination depends on S.A.
B) The nature of employment may be a factor to dispense with medical exam
a) A Statement
b) B Statement
c) Both Statements
d) Neither of the Statement


(24) Why does an office conduct special inquiry in the case of death claim which arose after 4 years
(a) As precaution
(b) As a Routine
(c) On suspicion of suppression of facts
(d) For large sum assured

(25) Loans is available only in the policy if
(a) It is a with profit policy
(b) The S.A exceeds Rs.10,000/-
(c) It is in facts underwriter decision
(d) None of the above

(26) Which statement is true
A Lapsed policy can be revived whenever the policy holder choose
B A paid up policy is a lapsed policy
(a) Only statement A
(b) Only statement B
(c) Both false
(d) Both statement

(27) When do the non-forfeiture provision apply
a) When policy is surrendered
b) When loan is taken
c) When premium is not paid
d) All above

(28) True – False
A - DAB is automatic in all life insurance policies
B- DAB is an option on payment of additional payment

(29) True – False
A - Insurance works on the law of large numbers
B - Insurance is possible only when there are many policyholders

(30) True – False
A - A policy that has been in force for 10 years can be called into question for misrepresentation
B - A policy which has been for 10 years called into question for fraud.

(31) True – False
A - An agent must find out the details of proponent and report the same to the insurer. T
B - The income of the proponent must be made known to the insurer.

(32) Loan under policy should not exceed
(a) S.V
(b) S.A.
(c) total premium paid
(d) Bonus

(33) Disability is related to
(a) Sickness
(b) Old age
(c) Loss of limb
(d) all of them

(34) Agent is subject to
(a) IRDA regulation
(b) Term of appointment
(c) Agent’s manual
(d) All of above

(35) The agent has _______freedom to act on behalf of insurer
(a) Limited
(b) Specified
(c) full
(d) none of the above

(36) Write true or false
a) Insurance is an individual issue and not a social one. -
b) “Uberrimae Fides” means “utmost Good Faith”.
c) Whole life policy is the best solution for most of the needs of a person. -
d) There are no “participating” policies in life insurance. -
e) There is no single premium endowment plan. -
F) Loan “Value” is equal to 90% of “Surrender Value”.


(37) Calculate Premium
Date of Birth = 3.06.1954
Date of Calculation = 1.01.2001
Date of commencement of policy = 1.12.2000
Term = 19 years
Sum assured = Rs.1,00,000/-
Mode = Ordinary – monthly
Accident benefit for Rs.50, 000/- only is required.
Tabular Premiums Age 45 = 76.00
Age 46 = 76.80
Age 47 = 78.00
AGE TO BE TAKEN 46 ANS 659

(38) Calculate the premium on basis of data given below:
Age 35 years
S.A.Rs.60, 000/-
T & T 75 - 20
Tabular premium Rs.68.70 per 1000/- mode I) yearly – II) half yearly –
DAB & EPDB Allowed, Occupational Extra Rs.2 per 1000 per year

(39) Calculate paid up value and special S.V.
S.A. Rs.30, 000 /-
T and T 14 - 15
D.O.C. 18.12.1985
L.P.P. 18.3.1991
Mode Quarterly
Bonus addition: Rs.396/- per 1000/- S.A.
S.V.factor 44.2

(44) Match the following
A B
a) Proposal C) let the buyer beware
b) ad idem D) evidence of contract
c) Caveat Emptor E) Pension
d) Policy A) basis of contract
e) Annuity B) of the same mind


(45) Say True or False.
a) A person’s insurable interest in his own life is _____(Unlimited / 10 times his salary / equal to his assets / non of these)
b) How many years must elapse after cancellation of a license, before a new license can be issued (three / four / five)
c) To whom should an application for agency license be given ______________(IRDA / Insurer /Controller of Insurance / any of them)
d) Who fixes the limits of doctors for medical examinations _____________ (IRDA / Medical council / Insurer / None of these)
e) Life Insurance premiums are determined by __________ (Accountants / Underwriter / Actuary)

(46) Calculate paid up value and S.V. in the following case
S.A. Rs. 30,000/-
Mode Half yearly
D.O.C. 28/10/1985
L.P.P. 28/04/1996
S.V. Factor 45
TT 14-25
Bonus Addition Rs.770 per 1000/- S.A.

(47) The route or process through which a product is carried to the customer is known as DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

(48) Age nearer birthday as on 18/06/2000 of a person with date of birth 28/12/1961 is ________39
(49) The days of grace for monthly mode of premium is ___________ days.15

(50) EDLI scheme is linked to the payment of ________________ (Gratuity / Provident fund / pension)

(51) State whether true or false.
1. Group Gratuity Scheme is beneficial to both the employer as well as employees.
2. Financial planning is not necessary, but agent should seek maximum premium from the customer.
3. There should be no inducement, incase or kind, passing from agent to customer for taking out life insurance.
4. Agents generally get something over and above legitimate commission amount from the insurer.
5. Insurance Advisor is an agent of the insurer and therefore insurer is bound by the acts or omissions of the advisers, there being the principal-agent relationship.
6. As long as the insurer gets the minimum business from an agent, the insurer cannot terminate the agency of such agent.
7. All the information asked in a proposals form is relevant to the assessment of the risk.
8. ONCE the policy lapses there is no way the policy holder can re-start the policy
9. “Nomination” is not compulsory.
10. “Early” claims can be investigated by the insurer.


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