The concept of 'Housing as a Human Right' implies that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Housing as a Human Right' implies that:
A. Only home ownership is a right
B. Housing is only a private market commodity without any rights dimension
C. Adequate housing is regarded as a fundamental entitlement that states have obligations to respect, protect and fulfil
D. Only the absence of any public housing policy
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The recognition of housing as a human right, grounded in international human-rights instruments, entails obligations on states to ensure progressive access to adequate, affordable and secure housing for all.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The concept of 'Too Big to Fail' in banking refers to:
A. The expectation that systemically important banks will receive government support in the event of distress
B. The legal requirement that all banks must be small
C. The absence of any systemic risk
D. Only the size of non-bank firms

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Too-big-to-fail refers to the market perception or policy practice that certain large and interconnected financial institutions will be rescued by the authorities because their failure would impose systemic costs.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of labour-market institutions, the 'Ghent System' refers to:
A. A pure market system without any unions
B. Only government-run unemployment insurance with no union role
C. Only private insurance markets
D. A system in which trade unions play a major role in the administration of unemployment insurance, contributing to high union density

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Ghent system, historically associated with certain Nordic and Low Countries, links unemployment benefits to union membership or administration, thereby providing a selective incentive for workers to join unions.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'base year' for the current WPI series is:
A. 2015-16
B. 2019-20
C. 2011-12
D. 2004-05

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The current WPI series uses base year 2011-12.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1