📚 General Knowledge

What is a bond?

A A share of ownership in a company
B A loan you make to a government or corporation
C A type of bank account
D An insurance product

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A bond is essentially a loan you give to a government or corporation in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of the principal at maturity.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is a bond?" is Option B: A loan you make to a government or corporation.

The other options — A) A share of ownership in a company, C) A type of bank account, D) An insurance product — are incorrect for this General Knowledge question. As explained above: A bond is essentially a loan you give to a government or corporation in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of the principal at maturity.

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