In the context of monetary economics, the 'Liquidity Effect' of an increase in the money supply refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of monetary economics, the 'Liquidity Effect' of an increase in the money supply refers to:
A. The short-run decline in nominal interest rates caused by an increase in liquidity
B. Only the rise in prices
C. The long-run rise in interest rates
D. Only the rise in output
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The liquidity effect is the tendency for an exogenous increase in the money supply to lower nominal interest rates in the short run as the supply of loanable funds increases.

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Which of the following is a measure of economic development rather than mere growth?
A. Increase in foreign exchange reserves only
B. Increase in GDP only
C. Improvement in HDI, reduction in poverty and inequality
D. Increase in money supply

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Economic development is a broader concept than growth and includes improvements in living standards, health, education, reduction in poverty and inequality, as reflected in indices like HDI.

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Question #2
The 'GST Council' is a constitutional body under which article?
A. Article 279A
B. Article 324
C. Article 246A
D. Article 280

Correct Answer: Option A


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The GST Council is constituted under Article 279A.

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In the context of financial crises, the 'Third-Generation' models emphasise:
A. Only current-account deficits
B. Only speculative attacks on overvalued fixed exchange rates without financial factors
C. Balance-sheet effects, currency mismatches and financial fragility
D. Only fiscal deficits

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Third-generation crisis models highlight the role of financial-sector fragility, foreign-currency debt, and balance-sheet effects in amplifying currency and banking crises.

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