The concept of 'Sustainable Finance' encompasses: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Sustainable Finance' encompasses:
A. Only maximising short-term financial returns without regard to externalities
B. Financial activities that take environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into account in investment decisions
C. Only government budgetary finance
D. Only microfinance in rural areas
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sustainable finance refers to the process of taking environmental, social and governance considerations into account when making investment decisions, with the aim of supporting long-term sustainable economic activities.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Debt-Deflation' theory associated with Irving Fisher?
A. Deflation always reduces the real burden of debt
B. Falling prices raise the real value of debt, leading to further declines in spending and prices
C. Only inflation causes debt problems
D. Debt is irrelevant for the business cycle

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Fisher’s debt-deflation theory argues that an initial decline in prices increases the real burden of nominal debt, forcing distressed selling and further price declines in a downward spiral.

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Question #2
The corporate tax rate for existing domestic companies that opted for concessional regime under Taxation Laws Amendment Act 2019 is:
A. 30%
B. 25%
C. 15%
D. 22%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The concessional corporate tax rate for existing domestic companies is 22% plus surcharge and cess.

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Question #3
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on export of services is:
A. 5%
B. 28%
C. 18%
D. zero-rated

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Export of services is zero-rated under GST.

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