The 'New Development Bank' headquarters is in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'New Development Bank' headquarters is in:
A. Beijing
B. New Delhi
C. Moscow
D. Shanghai
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
NDB headquarters is in Shanghai.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a major objective of the Goods and Services Tax in India?
A. To increase cascading of taxes
B. To eliminate all central taxes
C. To create a unified national market and reduce cascading effect
D. To increase the number of indirect taxes

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
GST aims to create a common national market, eliminate the cascading effect of taxes through input tax credit, and simplify the indirect tax structure.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The term 'Fiscal Drag' refers to:
A. Deliberate reduction in government spending
B. Automatic increase in tax revenue due to inflation
C. Decrease in tax rates
D. Increase in fiscal deficit

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Fiscal drag occurs when inflation pushes taxpayers into higher tax brackets, increasing tax revenue without any change in tax rates, acting as an automatic stabiliser.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a measure of economic inequality?
A. Only unemployment rate
B. Human Development Index as a pure inequality measure
C. Gini coefficient, Lorenz curve and Theil index
D. Only GDP growth rate

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Gini coefficient, Lorenz curve and Theil index are standard measures used to quantify the degree of inequality in the distribution of income or wealth.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1