The term 'Moral Hazard' in economics refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Moral Hazard' in economics refers to:
A. Asymmetric information before a contract
B. Change in behaviour after obtaining insurance
C. Perfect information in markets
D. Equal risk sharing
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Moral hazard occurs when one party takes more risks because another party bears the cost, typically after a contract (e.g., insurance) is in place. Adverse selection occurs before the contract.

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Question #1
Which of the following is NOT a source of non-tax revenue for the government of India?
A. Fees and fines
B. Dividends from PSUs
C. Corporation tax
D. Interest receipts

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Corporation tax is a tax revenue. Interest receipts, dividends from public sector undertakings, and fees and fines are non-tax revenues.

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Question #2
The concept of 'Opportunity Cost' is central to which branch of economics?
A. Only microeconomics
B. Both micro and macroeconomics
C. Only international economics
D. Only macroeconomics

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Opportunity cost is a fundamental concept used in both microeconomics (individual choice) and macroeconomics (resource allocation at national level).

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Question #3
The 'BIMSTEC' grouping includes countries from:
A. Africa
B. Europe
C. South Asia and Southeast Asia
D. Latin America

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
BIMSTEC includes countries from South Asia and Southeast Asia around the Bay of Bengal.

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