A cess imposed by the Union Government is levied: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A cess imposed by the Union Government is levied:
A. only on income
B. for a specific purpose
C. only on luxury goods
D. only on imports
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A cess is levied for a specific purpose and must be used for that purpose.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a developed financial market?
A. High transaction costs
B. Wide range of financial instruments
C. Low liquidity
D. Limited participation of institutions

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Developed financial markets offer a wide range of instruments, high liquidity, low transaction costs and broad institutional participation.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a characteristic of a closed economy?
A. High volume of exports and imports
B. Free capital flows
C. Membership of WTO only
D. No foreign trade

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A closed economy does not engage in international trade or capital flows. It is self-sufficient and isolated from the rest of the world.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a measure of economic inequality?
A. Human Development Index as a pure inequality measure
B. Gini coefficient, Lorenz curve and Theil index
C. Only unemployment rate
D. Only GDP growth rate

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Gini coefficient, Lorenz curve and Theil index are standard measures used to quantify the degree of inequality in the distribution of income or wealth.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1