The concept of 'Degrowth' in ecological economics advocates: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Degrowth' in ecological economics advocates:
A. A planned reduction of energy and resource throughput in high-income countries to bring the economy within ecological limits while improving well-being
B. Only growth in developing countries
C. Unlimited economic growth
D. The complete abandonment of all economic activity
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Degrowth is a school of thought that calls for a democratically planned downscaling of production and consumption in over-consuming countries in order to achieve ecological sustainability and social justice.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is classified under the primary sector?
A. Banking
B. Automobile manufacturing
C. Transport
D. Mining

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The primary sector includes agriculture, mining, fishing and forestry.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'long-run Phillips curve' is vertical at:
A. maximum inflation
B. full employment with zero unemployment
C. the natural rate of unemployment
D. zero inflation

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The long-run Phillips curve is vertical at the natural rate of unemployment.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The term 'Repo' in monetary policy stands for:
A. Rate of Preferential Operation
B. Reserve Position
C. Repurchase Agreement
D. Reverse Purchase Order

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Repo stands for Repurchase Agreement, under which RBI lends money to banks against government securities with an agreement to repurchase them at a later date.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1