The 'Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council' was reconstituted in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council' was reconstituted in which year?
A. 2019
B. 2014
C. 2017
D. 2020
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The PMEAC was reconstituted in September 2017.

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Question #1
The term 'Budgetary Deficit' in the earlier classification referred to:
A. Difference between revenue expenditure and revenue receipts plus capital receipts excluding borrowings
B. Primary deficit
C. Excess of total expenditure over total receipts excluding borrowings
D. Fiscal deficit

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In the older classification, budgetary deficit was the difference between total expenditure and total receipts (both revenue and capital, excluding borrowings). It is no longer widely used.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
A Gini coefficient value close to one indicates:
A. perfect equality
B. low inflation
C. perfect inequality
D. high growth

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A Gini coefficient close to one indicates perfect inequality.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
In the context of money, 'Near Money' refers to:
A. Currency notes and coins
B. Gold and silver only
C. Demand deposits only
D. Highly liquid assets that can be quickly converted into money

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Near money refers to highly liquid assets such as time deposits, treasury bills and savings bonds that can be easily converted into cash with little loss of value.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1