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. Perfect information in markets
C. Equal risk sharing
D. Change in behaviour after obtaining insurance
Answer: Option D
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
The concept of 'Subjective Well-Being' in economics refers to:
A. Only environmental quality
B. Only objective measures of income
C. Only physical health indicators
D. Individuals’ own evaluations of their lives, typically measured by surveys of happiness or life satisfaction

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Subjective well-being encompasses self-reported measures of happiness, life satisfaction and emotional states, which have become an important complement to traditional objective indicators of welfare.

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Question #2
The 'National Statistical Office' was formed by merging:
A. CSO and NSSO
B. CSO and Labour Bureau
C. RBI and SEBI
D. Labour Bureau and NSSO

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
NSO was formed by merging Central Statistics Office and National Sample Survey Office.

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Question #3
The 'G-7' group includes which of the following countries?
A. Russia, China, India, Brazil
B. Australia, South Korea, South Africa
C. United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Canada
D. India, China, Brazil

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The G7 comprises the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and Canada.

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