The concept of 'Adverse Selection' in insurance markets leads to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Adverse Selection' in insurance markets leads to:
A. Lower-risk individuals being more likely to purchase insurance
B. Higher-risk individuals being more likely to purchase insurance
C. No effect on the pool of insured
D. Only moral hazard problems
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Because high-risk individuals have a greater incentive to buy insurance at any given premium, the insured pool tends to be riskier than the population average, driving up premiums and potentially causing market unraveling.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The long-run average cost curve is often called the:
A. planning curve or envelope curve
B. marginal cost curve
C. demand curve
D. indifference curve

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The long-run average cost curve is also called the planning curve or envelope curve.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a function of the International Monetary Fund?
A. Regulating international trade rules
B. Providing only bilateral aid
C. Providing short-term financial assistance for balance of payments problems and conducting surveillance
D. Providing long-term project finance for infrastructure development

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The IMF provides temporary financial support to countries facing balance of payments difficulties, conducts economic surveillance and offers technical assistance. Long-term project finance is the domain of the World Bank.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of Indian agriculture?
A. Predominance of small and marginal holdings
B. Low dependence on monsoon
C. High capital intensity
D. High productivity

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Indian agriculture is characterised by predominance of small and marginal land holdings, dependence on monsoon, low productivity and labour intensity.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1