A price floor set above the equilibrium price generally creates: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A price floor set above the equilibrium price generally creates:
A. surplus
B. no change
C. increase in demand
D. shortage
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A price floor above equilibrium creates excess supply or a surplus.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The term 'Gross Value Added at basic prices' equals GDP at market prices minus:
A. factor income from abroad
B. indirect taxes plus subsidies
C. depreciation
D. indirect taxes net of subsidies plus net product taxes

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GVA at basic prices equals GDP at market prices minus net product taxes and other adjustments.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The term 'Managed Floating' exchange rate system means that:
A. The exchange rate is largely market-determined with occasional central bank intervention
B. The exchange rate is fixed in terms of gold only
C. The exchange rate is rigidly fixed by the government
D. There is no role whatsoever for the central bank

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Under a managed float, the exchange rate is primarily determined by market forces, but the central bank intervenes from time to time to prevent excessive volatility or disorderly movements.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
In the context of economic growth, the Solow residual measures:
A. Contribution of capital accumulation only
B. Contribution of natural resources only
C. Contribution of technological progress (total factor productivity)
D. Contribution of labour force growth only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Solow residual is the portion of output growth that cannot be explained by the growth of capital and labour inputs; it is attributed to technological progress or total factor productivity.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1