In the context of Indian economy, the term 'Twin Balance Sheet Problem' referred to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of Indian economy, the term 'Twin Balance Sheet Problem' referred to:
A. Only fiscal and current account deficits
B. Stressed balance sheets of banks and corporates
C. Only external and internal debt
D. Problems of government and household balance sheets
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The twin balance sheet problem referred to the simultaneous stress on the balance sheets of banks (rising NPAs) and over-leveraged corporates in India during a particular period.

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Question #1
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on fruit juices is:
A. 12%
B. 18%
C. 5%
D. 28%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Fruit juices attract 12% GST.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The concept of 'Feldstein-Horioka Puzzle' refers to:
A. The observation that saving and investment are completely uncorrelated
B. The puzzle of purchasing power parity deviations only
C. The puzzle of why interest rates are equalised
D. The observation that domestic saving and domestic investment are highly correlated despite capital mobility

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Feldstein-Horioka puzzle is the empirical finding of a high correlation between domestic saving and domestic investment rates, which appears inconsistent with perfect international capital mobility.

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Question #3
The National Infrastructure Pipeline originally aimed to invest how much in infrastructure between 2020 and 2025?
A. Rs 25 lakh crore
B. Rs 200 lakh crore
C. Rs 50 lakh crore
D. Rs 100 lakh crore

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The National Infrastructure Pipeline aimed at investments of Rs 111 lakh crore (about Rs 100 lakh crore) during 2020-25.

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