The concept of 'Deadweight Loss' arises due to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Deadweight Loss' arises due to:
A. Efficient resource allocation
B. Market distortions such as taxes, subsidies or monopolies
C. Perfect competition
D. Free trade
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Deadweight loss is the loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium quantity is not achieved due to market imperfections or government interventions.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a major challenge for the Indian economy?
A. Absence of informal sector
B. Complete self-sufficiency in all goods
C. High level of human development across all states equally
D. Regional disparities and unemployment

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Regional disparities in development and persistent unemployment (especially youth and disguised unemployment) remain significant challenges for the Indian economy.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Search Theory' of unemployment?
A. Only aggregate demand determines unemployment
B. Unemployment arises from the time-consuming process of matching workers and jobs
C. Markets always clear instantaneously
D. Unemployment is only classical and caused by high real wages

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Search-and-matching theory explains frictional and structural unemployment as the result of imperfect information and the costly process of matching heterogeneous workers with heterogeneous jobs.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is an example of a negative externality?
A. Vaccination
B. Education
C. Pollution from industrial activity
D. Research and development

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A negative externality imposes costs on third parties. Industrial pollution harms the environment and health of people who are not parties to the production decision.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1