While submitting a tender, a contractor is required to submit some amount to government department as guarantee to the tender work, it is termed as
- ACaution Money
- BSecurity Deposit
- CEarnest MoneyCorrect
- DBank Guarantee
Solution
Concept
Earnest money
Step-by-step solution
1. The amount deposited with the tender as guarantee of serious bidding is earnest money (EMD).
Explanation
Security deposit is taken from the successful bidder after award.
Shortcut
EMD with tender; security deposit after award.
Correct answer: C) Earnest Money