The concept of 'Pareto Optimality' is associated with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Pareto Optimality' is associated with:
A. Welfare economics
B. Development economics
C. Monetary economics
D. International trade theory
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pareto Optimality is a concept in welfare economics where resources are allocated in such a way that no one can be made better off without making someone else worse off.

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Question #1
Which of the following is NOT a determinant of aggregate demand?
A. Consumption expenditure
B. Investment expenditure
C. Technology level
D. Government expenditure

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Technology primarily affects aggregate supply. Aggregate demand is determined by consumption, investment, government spending and net exports.

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Question #2
In the context of production, the law of diminishing returns applies when:
A. All factors are variable
B. There are increasing returns to scale
C. At least one factor is fixed and others are variable
D. Technology is changing continuously

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The law of diminishing returns (or variable proportions) operates in the short run when one or more factors are fixed and additional units of a variable factor are added.

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Question #3
The 'GST Council' is a constitutional body under which article?
A. Article 280
B. Article 246A
C. Article 279A
D. Article 324

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The GST Council is constituted under Article 279A.

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