The concept of 'Liquidity Trap' implies that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Liquidity Trap' implies that:
A. Monetary policy is highly effective
B. Interest rates are very high
C. Fiscal policy is ineffective
D. Further increase in money supply does not reduce interest rates
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In a liquidity trap, interest rates are already so low that people prefer to hold cash, and further increases in money supply do not lead to a fall in interest rates or increase in investment.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'Unified Payments Interface' was launched in which year?
A. 2014
B. 2016
C. 2018
D. 2017

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
UPI was launched in April 2016.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a feature of the 'New Classical' school of macroeconomics?
A. Rational expectations and continuous market clearing
B. Liquidity trap as a central concept
C. Emphasis on sticky wages and prices
D. Importance of fiscal policy for stabilisation

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
New Classical economics assumes rational expectations and continuous market clearing, implying that systematic monetary policy cannot systematically affect real output.

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Question #3
The 'Public Distribution System' in India is administered by:
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Ministry of Finance
C. NITI Aayog
D. Department of Food and Public Distribution

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The public distribution system is administered by the Department of Food and Public Distribution.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1