The 'non-tariff barrier' includes which of the following? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'non-tariff barrier' includes which of the following?
A. Customs valuation only
B. Sanitary and phytosanitary standards, quotas and licensing
C. Import duties
D. Export duties
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Non-tariff barriers include quotas, licensing, technical standards and sanitary measures.

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Question #1
In the consumption function C = a + bY, 'a' represents:
A. marginal propensity to consume
B. autonomous consumption
C. investment
D. saving

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
In C = a + bY, 'a' is autonomous consumption, consumption independent of income.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a measure of economic inequality?
A. Gini coefficient, Lorenz curve and Theil index
B. Only unemployment rate
C. Human Development Index as a pure inequality measure
D. Only GDP growth rate

Correct Answer: Option A


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.

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Question #3
Which of the following is NOT a type of market failure?
A. Perfect competition
B. Externalities
C. Public goods
D. Asymmetric information

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Market failure occurs when free markets fail to allocate resources efficiently. Causes include externalities, public goods, asymmetric information and monopoly power. Perfect competition is an ideal, not a failure.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1