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 #261
Which of the following is a feature of a planned economy?
A. Decentralised decision making
B. Centralised planning of resource allocation
C. Price determination solely by market forces
D. Private ownership of all resources
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In a planned (command) economy, the central authority plans and allocates resources according to predetermined objectives rather than market signals.
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Question #262
The concept of 'Time Preference' is related to the theory of:
A. Interest
B. Wages
C. Rent
D. Profit
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The time preference theory of interest (associated with Böhm-Bawerk and others) explains interest as arising from the preference for present goods over future goods.
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Question #263
Which of the following is NOT a function of the World Bank?
A. Providing short-term balance of payments support
B. Providing long-term loans for development projects
C. Technical assistance for development
D. Poverty reduction initiatives
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Short-term balance of payments support is primarily the function of the IMF. The World Bank focuses on long-term development finance and poverty reduction.
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Question #264
In the context of elasticity, cross elasticity of demand between two complementary goods is:
A. Infinity
B. Negative
C. Zero
D. Positive
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
For complementary goods (e.g., car and petrol), an increase in the price of one leads to a decrease in demand for the other, so cross elasticity is negative.
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Question #265
Which of the following is a measure of relative poverty?
A. Absolute number of poor people
B. Income share of the bottom quintile relative to the top
C. Poverty line based on minimum calorie intake
D. Percentage of population below a fixed income threshold
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Relative poverty is measured in relation to the overall distribution of income in society, such as the income share of the poorest relative to the richest.
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Question #266
The term 'Repo' in monetary policy stands for:
A. Repurchase Agreement
B. Reverse Purchase Order
C. Rate of Preferential Operation
D. Reserve Position
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Repo stands for Repurchase Agreement, under which RBI lends money to banks against government securities with an agreement to repurchase them at a later date.
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Question #267
Which of the following is NOT a determinant of aggregate demand?
A. Government expenditure
B. Technology level
C. Investment expenditure
D. Consumption expenditure
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Technology primarily affects aggregate supply. Aggregate demand is determined by consumption, investment, government spending and net exports.
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Question #268
In the context of production functions, returns to scale refer to:
A. Change in output when all inputs are varied proportionately
B. Change in price when supply changes
C. Change in output when one input is varied
D. Change in cost when output changes
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Returns to scale examine how output changes when all inputs are increased by the same proportion. They can be increasing, constant or decreasing.
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Question #269
Which of the following is a characteristic of oligopoly?
A. Interdependence among firms
B. Large number of independent sellers
C. Homogeneous product with free entry
D. Perfect information and no barriers
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Oligopoly is characterised by a few firms that are interdependent in their decision-making, as the actions of one firm affect the others.
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Question #270
The concept of 'Say's Law' states that:
A. Demand creates its own supply
B. Supply creates its own demand
C. Money is the most important factor
D. Government intervention is necessary
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Say's Law of Markets, associated with classical economics, states that 'supply creates its own demand', implying that general overproduction is impossible.
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Question #271
Which of the following is NOT a component of the capital market?
A. Call money market
B. Mutual funds
C. Insurance companies
D. Stock exchanges
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Call money market is a part of the money market (short-term). Capital market deals with long-term funds and includes stock exchanges, mutual funds and insurance companies.
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Question #272
In the context of inflation measurement in India, CPI stands for:
A. Central Price Indicator
B. Commodity Price Index
C. Cost of Production Index
D. Consumer Price Index
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
CPI is the Consumer Price Index, which measures changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services. It is the primary measure targeted by RBI for inflation.
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Question #273
Which of the following is an example of a derived demand?
A. Demand for cars by households
B. Demand for labour by firms
C. Demand for food by consumers
D. Demand for entertainment
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Derived demand is the demand for a factor of production that arises from the demand for the final product it helps produce. Demand for labour is derived from the demand for goods and services.
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Question #274
The term 'Fiscal Drag' refers to:
A. Deliberate reduction in government spending
B. Decrease in tax rates
C. Automatic increase in tax revenue due to inflation
D. Increase in fiscal deficit
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Fiscal drag occurs when inflation pushes taxpayers into higher tax brackets, increasing tax revenue without any change in tax rates, acting as an automatic stabiliser.
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Question #275
Which of the following is NOT a type of economic system?
A. Socialist economy
B. Mixed economy
C. Barter economy as a complete system classification
D. Capitalist economy
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Economic systems are classified as capitalist, socialist and mixed based on ownership and resource allocation. Barter is a method of exchange, not a complete economic system classification.
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Question #276
In the context of international economics, 'Dumping' refers to:
A. Selling goods abroad at a price lower than in the domestic market
B. Importing goods without tariffs
C. Selling goods abroad at a higher price
D. Exporting goods with subsidies only
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dumping is the practice of selling a product in a foreign market at a price lower than the domestic price or below the cost of production, often considered an unfair trade practice.
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Question #277
Which of the following is a feature of the Indian tax system?
A. Both direct and indirect taxes
B. Only direct taxes
C. Only indirect taxes
D. No progressive taxation
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Indian tax system consists of both direct taxes (income tax, corporation tax) and indirect taxes (GST, customs duty), with progressive elements in direct taxes.
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Question #278
The concept of 'Liquidity Preference' includes which of the following motives?
A. Only transactions motive
B. Transactions, precautionary and speculative motives
C. Only speculative motive
D. Only precautionary motive
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
According to Keynes, the demand for money (liquidity preference) arises from three motives: transactions, precautionary and speculative.
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Question #279
Which of the following is NOT a method of privatisation?
A. Strategic sale
B. Nationalisation
C. Disinvestment of shares
D. Public-private partnership
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Nationalisation is the opposite of privatisation; it involves taking private assets into public ownership. Privatisation methods include disinvestment, strategic sale and PPP.
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Question #280
In the context of cost curves, the Marginal Cost curve intersects the Average Cost curve at:
A. Any random point
B. Its minimum point
C. Its maximum point
D. The origin
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The MC curve intersects both the AVC and ATC curves at their respective minimum points.
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