The concept of 'Data Trusts' or 'Data Commons' explores: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Data Trusts' or 'Data Commons' explores:
A. The complete free-for-all of unregulated data markets
B. Only private ownership of all data by platforms
C. Only government ownership of all personal data
D. Institutional arrangements in which data is stewarded collectively for the benefit of a defined community of stakeholders
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Data trusts and data commons are emerging institutional models that seek to govern data as a shared resource, with trustees or collective bodies responsible for managing access and use in accordance with the interests of the data subjects or community.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
In the context of market failure, 'Asymmetric Information' leads to:
A. Efficient market outcomes
B. Adverse selection and moral hazard
C. Perfect competition
D. Zero transaction costs

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Asymmetric information, where one party has more information than the other, can lead to adverse selection (before the contract) and moral hazard (after the contract).

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The Reserve Bank of India acts as lender of last resort by:
A. issuing currency against gold
B. providing funds to banks when they cannot obtain funds from other sources
C. lending only to the central government
D. giving loans to the public at low interest

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The RBI as lender of last resort provides funds to banks facing liquidity crises when other sources are unavailable.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Modigliani-Miller Theorem'?
A. Dividend policy always affects firm value
B. Capital structure is the only determinant of firm value
C. In perfect capital markets, the value of a firm is independent of its capital structure
D. The value of a firm always rises with higher leverage

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Modigliani-Miller theorem asserts that, under perfect capital markets (no taxes, no bankruptcy costs, no asymmetric information), the total value of a firm is independent of whether it is financed by debt or equity.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1