In the context of economic reforms in India, the New Economic Policy of 1991 emphasised: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of economic reforms in India, the New Economic Policy of 1991 emphasised:
A. Import substitution only
B. Licence-permit-quota raj
C. Complete isolation from the world economy
D. Liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 1991 economic reforms focused on Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation (LPG) to open up the economy, reduce government control and integrate with the global economy.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Relative Income Hypothesis' of consumption associated with Duesenberry?
A. Only permanent income matters
B. Consumption is independent of social comparisons
C. Consumption depends on an individual’s income relative to the incomes of others and on past peak income
D. Consumption depends only on absolute current income

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Duesenberry’s relative-income hypothesis posits that consumption depends on the individual’s rank in the income distribution and on the highest income previously attained (ratchet effect).

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Question #2
The 'United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization' is headquartered in:
A. Rome
B. New York
C. Geneva
D. Paris

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
UNESCO is headquartered in Paris.

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Question #3
In the context of public finance, the 'Median Voter Theorem' predicts that:
A. Voting never produces consistent outcomes
B. Only unanimous decisions are possible
C. The outcome always reflects the preference of the richest voter
D. Under certain conditions, the outcome of majority voting will reflect the preference of the median voter

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The median voter theorem states that if preferences are single-peaked, majority rule yields the outcome most preferred by the median voter.

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