The concept of 'Subjective Well-Being' in economics refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Subjective Well-Being' in economics refers to:
A. Only environmental quality
B. Only physical health indicators
C. Individuals’ own evaluations of their lives, typically measured by surveys of happiness or life satisfaction
D. Only objective measures of income
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Subjective well-being encompasses self-reported measures of happiness, life satisfaction and emotional states, which have become an important complement to traditional objective indicators of welfare.

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Question #1
The 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' was signed in which year?
A. 2022
B. 2020
C. 2021
D. 2015

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
RCEP was signed in November 2020.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'rational expectations' hypothesis assumes people:
A. ignore information
B. have no expectations
C. use all available information to form expectations
D. only use past values

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Rational expectations assumes agents use all available information efficiently.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the Indian monetary policy framework since 2016?
A. Exchange rate targeting
B. Monetary targeting with M3 as the sole intermediate target
C. Flexible inflation targeting with CPI as the nominal anchor
D. Multiple indicator approach without a nominal anchor

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
India adopted a Flexible Inflation Targeting framework in 2016, with CPI inflation as the nominal anchor and a target of 4% with a tolerance band of ±2%.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1