The term 'Disguised Unemployment' is commonly associated with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Disguised Unemployment' is commonly associated with:
A. Agricultural sector
B. Industrial sector
C. Service sector
D. Information technology sector
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Disguised unemployment is prevalent in the agricultural sector of developing countries where more people are engaged in work than are actually required, with marginal productivity close to zero.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is the formula for calculating fiscal deficit?
A. Total expenditure − Total receipts including borrowings
B. Revenue expenditure − Revenue receipts
C. Capital expenditure − Capital receipts
D. Total expenditure − Total receipts excluding borrowings

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Fiscal deficit = Total expenditure − (Revenue receipts + Non-debt capital receipts). It indicates the total borrowing requirement of the government.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' provides crop insurance at what premium rate for Kharif crops?
A. 5% of sum insured
B. 10% of sum insured
C. 1.5% of sum insured
D. 2% of sum insured

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PMFBY premium for Kharif crops is 2% of sum insured, Rabi 1.5%, commercial/horticultural 5%.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The concept of 'Opportunity Cost of Holding Money' is related to:
A. The cost of producing goods
B. The cost of printing money
C. The interest forgone by holding cash instead of interest-bearing assets
D. The cost of banking services only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The opportunity cost of holding money is the interest income that could have been earned by holding interest-bearing assets instead of cash.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1