Which of the following factors does NOT affect the price elasticity of demand? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the price elasticity of demand?
A. Nature of the commodity (necessity or luxury)
B. Time period allowed for adjustment
C. Cost of production of the commodity
D. Availability of close substitutes
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The cost of production influences the supply side. Price elasticity of demand depends on substitutes, nature of the good, proportion of income spent, time and habits.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a feature of a public good?
A. Rivalrous and non-excludable
B. Non-rivalrous and non-excludable
C. Rivalrous and excludable
D. Non-rivalrous and excludable

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Public goods are non-rivalrous and non-excludable.

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Question #2
The term 'Demonetisation' refers to:
A. Printing of more currency notes
B. Introduction of new currency notes
C. Devaluation of currency
D. Withdrawal of a currency unit from legal tender status

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Demonetisation is the act of stripping a currency unit of its status as legal tender. In India, high denomination notes were demonetised in 2016.

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The 'Securities and Exchange Board of India' was established in 1988 but became a statutory body in:
A. 1990
B. 1995
C. 2000
D. 1992

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
SEBI became a statutory body in 1992.

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