The 'disinvestment target' in the Union Budget is classified as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'disinvestment target' in the Union Budget is classified as:
A. capital receipt
B. capital expenditure
C. revenue receipt
D. revenue expenditure
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Disinvestment proceeds are capital receipts.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a measure of relative poverty?
A. Poverty line based on minimum calorie intake
B. Percentage of population below a fixed income threshold
C. Absolute number of poor people
D. Income share of the bottom quintile relative to the top

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Relative poverty is measured in relation to the overall distribution of income in society, such as the income share of the poorest relative to the richest.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The concept of 'Planetary Boundaries' identifies:
A. Only population limits
B. Only economic growth limits
C. Nine biophysical thresholds that, if crossed, could destabilise the Earth system
D. Only national environmental regulations

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The planetary-boundaries framework, developed by Rockström and colleagues, defines a set of nine Earth-system processes and associated quantitative boundaries within which humanity can operate safely.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
A carbon tax is a tax on:
A. all imports
B. electricity consumption only
C. emissions of carbon dioxide or carbon content of fuels
D. renewable energy

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A carbon tax is levied on carbon emissions or the carbon content of fossil fuels.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1