The concept of 'Purchasing Power Parity' helps in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Purchasing Power Parity' helps in:
A. Measuring only unemployment
B. Determining only nominal exchange rates
C. Calculating domestic fiscal deficit
D. Comparing real income and living standards across countries
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
PPP-based comparisons adjust for differences in price levels across countries, providing a better measure of real income and relative living standards.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a feature of 'Privacy-Enhancing Technologies'?
A. Only encryption without any other tools
B. Technologies that maximise data collection without safeguards
C. Technical methods that allow data to be used while minimising the exposure of personal information
D. Only complete data anonymisation that destroys all utility

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) comprise a range of technical approaches—such as differential privacy, homomorphic encryption and secure multi-party computation—that enable data analysis while protecting individual privacy.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'big push theory' of development was proposed by:
A. Amartya Sen
B. W.W. Rostow
C. Paul Rosenstein-Rodan
D. Arthur Lewis

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The big push theory was proposed by Paul Rosenstein-Rodan.

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Question #3
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on ready-to-move-in property is:
A. 5%
B. 12%
C. not applicable
D. 18%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ready-to-move-in property is not subject to GST.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1