In the context of elasticity, cross elasticity of demand between two complementary goods is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of elasticity, cross elasticity of demand between two complementary goods is:
A. Infinity
B. Negative
C. Positive
D. Zero
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
For complementary goods (e.g., car and petrol), an increase in the price of one leads to a decrease in demand for the other, so cross elasticity is negative.

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Question #1
The term 'Fiscal Consolidation' refers to policies aimed at:
A. Increasing the fiscal deficit continuously
B. Only printing money to finance deficits
C. Reducing the fiscal deficit and improving the sustainability of public finances
D. Only increasing tax rates without expenditure reform

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Fiscal consolidation involves measures to reduce the fiscal deficit and put government debt on a sustainable path through a combination of revenue and expenditure reforms.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
If the marginal propensity to save is 0.25, then the marginal propensity to consume is:
A. 0.75
B. 0.25
C. 0.50
D. 1.25

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
MPC + MPS = 1, so MPC = 1 - 0.25 = 0.75.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Solow Residual'?
A. It measures only the contribution of capital
B. It measures only the contribution of labour
C. It is always equal to zero
D. It measures the contribution of total factor productivity growth to output growth

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Solow residual is the part of output growth that remains after accounting for the contributions of capital and labour inputs; it is commonly interpreted as a measure of total factor productivity growth.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1