In the context of behavioural finance, the 'Disposition Effect' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of behavioural finance, the 'Disposition Effect' refers to:
A. The tendency to sell losers and hold winners
B. Perfectly rational realisation of gains and losses
C. Only the effect of taxes on trading
D. The tendency of investors to sell winning investments too early and hold losing investments too long
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The disposition effect is the empirical regularity that investors are more likely to realise gains than losses, consistent with prospect-theory value functions and the reluctance to admit mistakes.

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The 'Goods and Services Tax' on hotel rooms with tariff above Rs 7,500 is:
A. 12%
B. 28%
C. 18%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Hotel rooms above Rs 7,500 tariff attract 18% GST.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of market based on the degree of competition?
A. Monopoly
B. Perfect competition
C. Oligopoly
D. Barter market as a competition classification

Correct Answer: Option D


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The National Food Security Act, 2013 covers what proportion of the rural and urban population respectively for subsidized food grains?
A. 80% rural and 60% urban
B. 75% rural and 50% urban
C. 60% rural and 40% urban
D. 50% rural and 50% urban

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The NFSA covers 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population.

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