In the context of the Indian economy, the 'Demographic Dividend' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of the Indian economy, the 'Demographic Dividend' refers to:
A. Decline in the total population
B. Increase in the old-age population only
C. Economic growth potential from a large working-age population
D. Increase in the proportion of dependent population
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Demographic dividend arises when a large share of the population is of working age, providing an opportunity for higher economic growth if this workforce is productively employed.

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Question #1
In the context of national income accounting, which of the following is a transfer payment and not included in national income?
A. Rent
B. Profits
C. Wages and salaries
D. Interest on public debt

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Interest on public debt is a transfer payment and is not included in national income as it does not correspond to any current production of goods or services.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Covered Interest Parity' condition?
A. Exchange rates are fixed
B. Only uncovered interest parity holds
C. The interest differential between two countries equals the forward premium or discount on the exchange rate
D. Interest rates are always equal across countries

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Covered interest parity states that the interest rate differential between two currencies equals the forward premium or discount, eliminating covered arbitrage opportunities.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade' was replaced by the WTO in which year?
A. 1993
B. 2001
C. 1995
D. 1998

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The WTO replaced GATT in 1995.

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