The term 'Fiscal Consolidation' refers to policies aimed at: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Fiscal Consolidation' refers to policies aimed at:
A. Only printing money to finance deficits
B. Reducing the fiscal deficit and improving the sustainability of public finances
C. Increasing the fiscal deficit continuously
D. Only increasing tax rates without expenditure reform
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Fiscal consolidation involves measures to reduce the fiscal deficit and put government debt on a sustainable path through a combination of revenue and expenditure reforms.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a feature of the Indian tax structure after the introduction of GST?
A. Only central taxes without state participation
B. Complete absence of state taxes
C. Unified tax on goods and services with input tax credit
D. Multiple cascading taxes on goods

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
GST replaced multiple cascading taxes with a unified tax on the supply of goods and services, allowing input tax credit and involving both the Centre and the States.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The concept of 'Pareto Efficiency' implies that:
A. Resources can be reallocated to make someone better off without making anyone worse off
B. No reallocation can make one person better off without making someone else worse off
C. Income is equally distributed
D. All markets are perfectly competitive

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A Pareto efficient allocation is one where it is impossible to make any individual better off without making at least one individual worse off.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a primary function of money?
A. Standard of deferred payments
B. Medium of exchange
C. Unit of account
D. Store of value

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The primary function of money is to act as a medium of exchange.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1