The concept of 'Diminishing Marginal Utility' was developed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Diminishing Marginal Utility' was developed by:
A. Adam Smith
B. H.H. Gossen and later popularised by others
C. David Ricardo
D. Karl Marx
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The law of diminishing marginal utility was first stated by H.H. Gossen and later developed and popularised by economists like Jevons, Menger and Marshall.

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Question #1
The 'eight core industries' in India include:
A. coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, electricity
B. IT services, banking, insurance
C. agriculture, textiles, chemicals
D. coal, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, textiles

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The eight core industries are coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement and electricity.

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Question #2
Which of the following is NOT a type of public debt?
A. Tax revenue
B. External debt
C. Market borrowings
D. Internal debt

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Tax revenue is a receipt, not debt. Public debt includes internal debt (market borrowings, treasury bills) and external debt.

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An inflationary gap exists when:
A. aggregate demand exceeds full employment output
B. aggregate demand is less than full employment output
C. actual output is below potential output
D. unemployment is high

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
An inflationary gap occurs when aggregate demand exceeds what the economy can produce at full employment.

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