The concept of 'Intergenerational Equity' is particularly relevant in the context of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Intergenerational Equity' is particularly relevant in the context of:
A. Public debt and fiscal sustainability
B. Only trade policy
C. Only private investment decisions
D. Only short-term monetary policy
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Intergenerational equity concerns the fairness of distributing the burden of public debt and resource use between present and future generations, important for fiscal sustainability.

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Question #1
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on electricity transmission and distribution is:
A. 0%
B. 18%
C. 5%
D. not under GST

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Electricity transmission and distribution are outside GST.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs' is a part of:
A. Ministry of Commerce
B. Ministry of Finance
C. RBI
D. SEBI

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
CBIC is part of the Ministry of Finance.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
In the context of development, the 'Poverty Trap' refers to:
A. Only the absence of foreign aid
B. A self-reinforcing mechanism that causes poverty to persist
C. A temporary decline in income
D. A situation that always disappears automatically

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A poverty trap is a self-perpetuating condition in which an economy or household remains poor because the existing level of poverty itself prevents the accumulation of capital or adoption of better technologies.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1