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jkssb economics set 1 mcqs

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Question 31 Discuss

Match the concepts in column A with their respective descriptions in column B. Column A

A
a-5, b-1, c-2, d-3
B
a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
D
a-5, b-3, c-2, d-1

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In economic matching pairs, correctly identifying the relationships between key economic indicators, such as inflation types and their causes, is essential for accurate macroeconomic analysis.
Question 32 Discuss

According to Census 2011, which district displays the highest population?

A
Kollam
B
Ajmer
C
Thane
D
Pune

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Thane district in Maharashtra was the most populous district in India according to the 2011 Census, with a population exceeding 11 million.
Question 33 Discuss

NDP = .

A
GDP - Depreciation
B
GDP + Depreciation
C
GDP - Net factor income from abroad
D
GDP + Net factor income from abroad

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Net Domestic Product equals Gross Domestic Product minus the depreciation on a country's capital goods, reflecting the actual net addition to the economy.
Question 34 Discuss

During the period of 1947 to 1990, how many five-year plans were completed?

A
6
B
7
C
9
D
8

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Between 1947 and 1990, India completed seven Five-Year Plans, with the Seventh Plan ending in 1990 before a period of economic instability led to annual plans.
Question 35 Discuss

Under which scheme are collateral free loans of up to ₹10 Lakh extended by the Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) in India?

A
National Strategy for Financial Inclusion
B
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
C
Stand Up India scheme
D
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) provides collateral-free micro-credit up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-enterprises.
Question 36 Discuss

Which of the following options best describes the primary cause of the per capita income decline?

A
Slower population growth
B
Population growth exceeding economic growth
C
Increase in exports
D
Decrease in inflation

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Per capita income declines when the overall population growth rate outpaces the economic growth rate, distributing national wealth among a larger number of people.
Question 37 Discuss

____is the provision of small credit to those who would have no other access to financial services.

A
Microloan
B
Microfinance
C
Homeloan
D
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Microfinance provides essential financial services, such as small loans and savings accounts, to low-income individuals who lack access to traditional banking.
Question 38 Discuss

Which of the following goods needs further transformation in the economic process?

A
Consumer durable goods
B
Finished goods
C
Intermediate goods
D
Capital goods

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Intermediate goods are materials or components that are utilized in the production process to manufacture final consumer goods or capital goods.
Question 39 Discuss

What was India's annual exponential growth rate as per the 2011 Census?

A
1.24%
B
2.14%
C
1.64%
D
1.94%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

According to the 2011 Census, India's annual exponential population growth rate was 1.64%, reflecting a decline from the 1.97% rate recorded in 2001.
Question 40 Discuss

As per the definition of Census of India, a 'marginal worker' is a person who works for:

A
less than 183 days (or six months) in a year
B
more than 183 days (or six months) in a year
C
eight months in a year
D
83 days in a year

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Census of India classifies workers into main and marginal; marginal workers are those who have worked for less than six months (183 days) in the year preceding the census.