The concept of 'Purchasing Power Parity' is used primarily for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Purchasing Power Parity' is used primarily for:
A. Measuring unemployment rates
B. Calculating fiscal deficit
C. Determining domestic interest rates only
D. Comparing the real value of currencies and living standards across countries
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
PPP exchange rates equalise the purchasing power of different currencies by eliminating differences in price levels, allowing better comparison of real income and living standards.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Algorithmic Pricing'?
A. The use of algorithms to set prices automatically, potentially leading to tacit collusion or rapid price adjustment
B. Only cost-plus pricing without data
C. Only manual price setting by humans
D. Prices that never change

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Algorithmic pricing employs software algorithms that automatically adjust prices in response to demand, competitor prices and other data; under certain conditions it can facilitate tacit collusion or increase price volatility.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'General Budget' in India was separated from the Railway Budget in which year?
A. 1950
B. 1947
C. 1924
D. 1921

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Railway Budget was separated from the General Budget in 1924 on the Acworth Committee recommendation.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on hotel rooms with tariff below Rs 1,000 is:
A. 5%
B. 18%
C. 0%
D. 12%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Hotel rooms below Rs 1,000 tariff are exempt from GST.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1