Multiple choice general knowledge

Gilt-edged market means

  1. bullion market

  2. market of government securities

  3. market of guns

  4. market of pure metals
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Explanation

Gilt-edged market refers to the market for government securities or bonds, which are considered extremely safe investments because governments rarely default. The term 'gilt-edged' comes from the historical practice of gilding the edges of government bond certificates to denote their high quality and safety.

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