The 'Emission Trading System' is a market-based approach to control pollution by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Emission Trading System' is a market-based approach to control pollution by:
A. taxing all production
B. banning all emissions
C. subsidizing polluters
D. creating tradable emission permits
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Emission trading creates a market for tradable emission allowances, limiting total emissions.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following would most likely cause the rupee to appreciate?
A. Lower foreign investment
B. Increase in imports
C. Large capital inflows into India
D. Higher domestic inflation

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Large capital inflows increase demand for rupee, causing appreciation.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of Indian economy, the term 'Demographic Dividend' can be realised if:
A. The old-age population dominates
B. The dependent population increases rapidly
C. The working-age population is productively employed and skilled
D. The fertility rate rises continuously

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Realising the demographic dividend requires that the large working-age population is educated, skilled and productively employed in the economy.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
In the Cobb-Douglas production function Q = A L^α K^β, if α + β = 1, the production function exhibits:
A. negative returns
B. decreasing returns to scale
C. increasing returns to scale
D. constant returns to scale

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
If α + β = 1, the Cobb-Douglas production function exhibits constant returns to scale.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1