In the context of behavioural public finance, 'Tax Salience' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of behavioural public finance, 'Tax Salience' refers to:
A. The degree to which a tax is noticed and taken into account by decision-makers
B. Only the progressivity of the tax
C. Only the administrative cost of the tax
D. Only the statutory tax rate
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tax salience measures how visible or noticeable a tax is to the agents who pay it; less salient taxes tend to produce smaller behavioural responses than more salient ones of equal magnitude.

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The 'currency note' in India bears the signature of:
A. Finance Minister
B. RBI Governor
C. Prime Minister
D. President

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Currency notes except one rupee bear the signature of the RBI Governor.

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Question #2
The 'Asian Development Bank' in India funds projects related to:
A. elections
B. space research
C. military
D. infrastructure, energy, urban development and social sectors

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
ADB funds infrastructure, energy, urban and social sector projects.

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The 'Budget at a Glance' is a document that:
A. contains only secret information
B. is prepared by RBI
C. provides a summary of the budget
D. is not made public

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Budget at a Glance provides a summary of budget estimates.

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