The term 'Structural Unemployment' arises due to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Structural Unemployment' arises due to:
A. Cyclical fluctuations in economic activity
B. Seasonal variations in demand
C. Changes in the structure of the economy
D. Temporary mismatch between jobs and workers
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Structural unemployment occurs due to changes in the structure of the economy, such as technological changes or decline of certain industries, creating a mismatch between skills of workers and available jobs.

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Question #1
Which of the following is NOT a type of public enterprise based on ownership?
A. Public corporation
B. Government company
C. Departmental undertaking
D. Private limited company with no government share

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Public enterprises are owned wholly or substantially by the government and include departmental undertakings, public corporations and government companies. A purely private limited company is not a public enterprise.

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Question #2
M0 in India is also known as:
A. broad money
B. high-powered money plus time deposits
C. narrow money
D. reserve money

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
M0 is reserve money or high-powered money, comprising currency in circulation plus bankers' deposits with RBI and other deposits.

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Question #3
The 'Sixth Five Year Plan' period was:
A. 1975-1980
B. 1980-1985
C. 1985-1990
D. 1978-1983

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Sixth Five Year Plan covered 1980-1985.

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