The 'High Yielding Variety Programme' was launched in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'High Yielding Variety Programme' was launched in:
A. 1972
B. 1966
C. 1980
D. 1956
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The High Yielding Variety Programme was launched in 1966.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Monetization of deficit refers to:
A. RBI directly purchasing government securities, increasing money supply
B. reducing fiscal deficit
C. increasing foreign aid
D. government selling securities to banks and public

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Monetization of deficit occurs when the central bank directly purchases government securities, creating money.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the theory of international trade, the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem states that a country will export goods that:
A. Use its abundant factors intensively
B. Have the highest absolute advantage
C. Require the most labour regardless of endowment
D. Use its scarce factors intensively

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
According to the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem, a country exports goods that intensively use its relatively abundant factors of production and imports goods that intensively use its scarce factors.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the elasticity of demand?
A. Nature of the commodity (necessity or luxury)
B. Time period under consideration
C. Availability of substitutes
D. Cost of production of the commodity

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Cost of production affects supply, not the elasticity of demand. Elasticity of demand depends on substitutes, nature of the good, income proportion, time, and habits.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1