In the context of development economics, the 'Big Push' theory emphasises: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of development economics, the 'Big Push' theory emphasises:
A. Only agricultural investment
B. Gradual and small investments in all sectors
C. The need for a coordinated large-scale investment to overcome complementarities and indivisibilities
D. Complete reliance on market forces without coordination
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Big Push argument, associated with Rosenstein-Rodan, stresses that simultaneous large investments in many sectors may be necessary to make industrialisation profitable when demand complementarities and infrastructure indivisibilities exist.

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Question #1
The National Food Security Act, 2013 covers what proportion of the rural and urban population respectively for subsidized food grains?
A. 75% rural and 50% urban
B. 50% rural and 50% urban
C. 60% rural and 40% urban
D. 80% rural and 60% urban

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The term 'Invisible Trade' in the balance of payments refers to:
A. Only foreign direct investment
B. Only capital transfers
C. Trade in goods only
D. Trade in services, income and transfers

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Invisible trade (or invisibles) includes trade in services (such as tourism, software, transportation), income (interest, dividends) and unilateral transfers.

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Question #3
The 'State Bank of India' was nationalized in which year?
A. 1980
B. 1949
C. 1969
D. 1955

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The State Bank of India was nationalized in 1955.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1