Expenditure on construction of a national highway is classified as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Expenditure on construction of a national highway is classified as:
A. revenue expenditure
B. non-plan expenditure
C. capital expenditure
D. transfer payment
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Construction of a highway creates a capital asset and is capital expenditure.

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Question #1
In the context of public goods, the free-rider problem arises because:
A. Markets always provide public goods efficiently
B. Individuals can benefit without paying
C. Public goods are rivalrous
D. Public goods are excludable

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Because public goods are non-excludable, individuals have an incentive to free-ride — enjoy the benefits without contributing to the cost — leading to under-provision by the market.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Advance tax is income tax that is:
A. paid in advance in instalments during the financial year
B. paid only by companies
C. refunded by the government
D. paid after the end of the financial year

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Advance tax is paid in advance in instalments during the financial year instead of a lump sum at the end.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Multidimensional Poverty Index'?
A. It captures deprivations in health, education and living standards at the household level
B. It measures only income poverty
C. It measures only inequality
D. It is based only on national accounts data

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Multidimensional Poverty Index identifies multiple overlapping deprivations suffered by households in the domains of health, education and living standards, providing a more comprehensive picture of poverty than income alone.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1