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

The concept of 'Purchasing Power Parity' is used to:
A. Determine the interest rate only
B. Calculate the fiscal deficit
C. Compare the relative value of currencies based on a basket of goods
D. Measure unemployment
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is a theory and method that compares currencies by determining the amount needed to purchase the same basket of goods and services in different countries.

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Question #1
In the context of elasticity, if income elasticity of demand for a good is negative, the good is:
A. Inferior good
B. Necessary good
C. Normal good
D. Luxury good

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A negative income elasticity of demand indicates that the good is inferior; demand for it falls as income rises.

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Question #2
In the context of Indian planning, the First Five Year Plan focused primarily on:
A. Export promotion
B. Heavy industries
C. Information technology
D. Agriculture and irrigation

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The First Five Year Plan (1951-56) gave priority to agriculture, irrigation and power to address food shortages and build a foundation for future growth.

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Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Baumol-Tobin Model' of money demand?
A. Money demand is proportional only to wealth
B. Money demand is independent of the interest rate
C. Only the speculative motive matters
D. Money demand arises from the transactions motive and depends on income and the interest rate

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Baumol-Tobin inventory-theoretic model derives transactions demand for money as a function of income (or expenditure), the interest rate and the fixed cost of transferring funds between money and interest-bearing assets.

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