Economy Set 1 MCQs

Economy GK

Economy Set 1 MCQs

Practice Economy GK MCQs on basic economic concepts including economy, economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, goods and services, demand and supply, factors of production, opportunity cost, economic activities, sectors of economy and other fundamental concepts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, JKPSC, Police, Defence and other competitive examinations.

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Question #181
Which of the following is the primary objective of monetary policy in India?
A. Increasing government expenditure
B. Price stability while keeping in mind growth
C. Maximising tax revenue
D. Reducing fiscal deficit
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
As per the Monetary Policy Framework Agreement, the primary objective of monetary policy is to maintain price stability while keeping in mind the objective of growth.
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Question #182
The concept of 'Liquidity Trap' was introduced by:
A. John Maynard Keynes
B. Adam Smith
C. Milton Friedman
D. David Ricardo
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Keynes introduced the concept of liquidity trap, a situation where interest rates are so low that people prefer to hold cash rather than invest in bonds, making monetary policy ineffective.
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Question #183
Which of the following is NOT a method of measuring national income?
A. Expenditure method
B. Balance of payments method
C. Income method
D. Product method
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
National income is measured by product (value added), income and expenditure methods. Balance of payments is used for recording international transactions, not for measuring national income.
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Question #184
In the context of elasticity, if the price elasticity of demand is greater than one, demand is said to be:
A. Perfectly inelastic
B. Elastic
C. Unitary elastic
D. Inelastic
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
When |Ed| > 1, demand is elastic, meaning quantity demanded changes more than proportionately to a change in price.
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Question #185
Which of the following is a non-tax revenue of the government?
A. Corporation tax
B. Income tax
C. Interest receipts
D. Customs duty
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Non-tax revenue includes interest receipts, dividends and profits from PSUs, fees, fines, etc. Taxes like corporation tax, income tax and customs duty are tax revenues.
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Question #186
The term 'Repo Rate' refers to the rate at which:
A. RBI lends to commercial banks against securities
B. Commercial banks lend to RBI
C. RBI borrows from commercial banks
D. Government borrows from RBI
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends money to commercial banks against government securities for short-term needs.
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Question #187
Which of the following is an example of a regressive tax?
A. Wealth tax
B. Income tax with higher rates for higher income
C. Corporate tax with progressive slabs
D. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
GST is largely regressive because lower-income groups spend a higher proportion of their income on consumption, bearing a relatively higher tax burden compared to higher-income groups.
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Question #188
In oligopoly, the kinked demand curve model was developed by:
A. A.C. Pigou
B. Paul Sweezy
C. Edward Chamberlin
D. Joan Robinson
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Paul Sweezy developed the kinked demand curve model to explain price rigidity in oligopolistic markets.
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Question #189
Which of the following is NOT a cause of demand-pull inflation?
A. Increase in government expenditure
B. Increase in cost of production
C. Increase in money supply
D. Increase in consumer spending
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Increase in cost of production causes cost-push inflation. Demand-pull inflation arises from excess aggregate demand due to increased money supply, government spending or consumer spending.
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Question #190
The Human Development Index (HDI) is published by:
A. International Monetary Fund
B. United Nations Development Programme
C. World Bank
D. World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Human Development Index is published annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in its Human Development Report.
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Question #191
Which of the following is a feature of a mixed economy?
A. Coexistence of public and private sectors
B. Complete government ownership of resources
C. Absence of government intervention
D. Complete private ownership of resources
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A mixed economy is characterised by the coexistence of both public and private sectors, with government intervention to correct market failures.
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Question #192
The term 'Disguised Unemployment' is commonly associated with:
A. Industrial sector
B. Agricultural sector
C. Information technology sector
D. Service sector
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Disguised unemployment is prevalent in the agricultural sector of developing countries where more people are engaged in work than are actually required, with marginal productivity close to zero.
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Question #193
Which of the following is NOT a component of the capital account of Balance of Payments?
A. Portfolio investment
B. External commercial borrowings
C. Remittances from abroad
D. Foreign direct investment
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Remittances from abroad are unilateral transfers and form part of the current account. Capital account includes FDI, portfolio investment and external borrowings.
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Question #194
In the IS-LM model, the IS curve represents equilibrium in the:
A. Goods market
B. Money market
C. Foreign exchange market
D. Labour market
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The IS curve shows combinations of interest rate and income at which the goods market is in equilibrium (Investment = Saving).
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Question #195
Which of the following is an example of an automatic stabiliser in the economy?
A. Progressive income tax
B. Open market operations
C. Discretionary government spending
D. Change in repo rate
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Automatic stabilisers are features of the fiscal system that automatically dampen economic fluctuations without new legislation. Progressive income tax reduces disposable income during booms and increases it during recessions.
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Question #196
The concept of 'Consumer Surplus' was introduced by:
A. David Ricardo
B. Adam Smith
C. J.S. Mill
D. Alfred Marshall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Alfred Marshall developed the concept of consumer surplus, which is the difference between what a consumer is willing to pay and what he actually pays.
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Question #197
Which of the following is NOT a type of unemployment recognised in economics?
A. Structural unemployment
B. Cyclical unemployment
C. Frictional unemployment
D. Nominal unemployment
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The main types of unemployment are frictional, structural, cyclical and seasonal. 'Nominal unemployment' is not a standard classification.
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Question #198
In the context of Indian economy, NITI Aayog replaced which institution?
A. Election Commission
B. Finance Commission
C. Planning Commission
D. University Grants Commission
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established in 2015, replacing the Planning Commission which was set up in 1950.
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Question #199
Which of the following is a characteristic of a public enterprise?
A. Ownership and control by private individuals
B. Ownership and control by the government
C. Absence of social objectives
D. Profit maximisation as the sole objective
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Public enterprises are owned and controlled by the government and often pursue social objectives along with commercial ones.
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Question #200
The term 'Base Effect' is related to the calculation of:
A. Inflation rate
B. National income
C. Balance of trade
D. Fiscal deficit
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Base effect refers to the impact of the price level of the previous year (base) on the calculation of the inflation rate in the current year.
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