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Module: General Practice

Q34: According to the rules for identifying a Beneficial Owner (BO) for a Legal Person, in which of the following cases is it not necessary to identify and verify the identity of any shareholder or beneficial owner?

A
When the customer is a partnership firm.
B
When the customer is a trust.
C
When the customer is an entity listed on a stock exchange in India.
D
When the customer is an unincorporated association.
βœ… Correct Answer: C
If the customer is an entity listed on a stock exchange in India, it is not necessary to identify beneficial owners.
This exemption for listed companies is a standard exclusion found in RBI KYC Guidelines MCQs.