The concept of 'Dutch Disease' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Dutch Disease' refers to:
A. A disease affecting agricultural productivity
B. The negative impact of a natural resource boom on the manufacturing sector through currency appreciation
C. Only the impact of oil prices on inflation
D. The positive impact of resource discovery on all sectors
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dutch Disease describes the phenomenon whereby a boom in the natural resource sector leads to real exchange rate appreciation, making the manufacturing and other tradable sectors less competitive.

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The term 'Managed Floating' exchange rate system means:
A. There is no role for the central bank
B. Exchange rate is fixed in terms of gold only
C. Exchange rate is determined by market forces with occasional central bank intervention
D. Exchange rate is completely fixed by the government

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Under a managed floating system, the exchange rate is primarily determined by market forces, but the central bank intervenes occasionally to prevent excessive volatility.

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A. Jaswant Singh
B. Yashwant Sinha
C. Manmohan Singh
D. P. Chidambaram

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. 5%
B. 18%
C. 0%
D. 12%

Correct Answer: Option B


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