Which of the following is a characteristic of a public good? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a public good?
A. Excludable but non-rivalrous
B. Non-excludable but rivalrous
C. Non-excludable and non-rivalrous
D. Excludable and rivalrous
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Public goods are non-excludable (difficult to prevent non-payers from consuming) and non-rivalrous (one person's consumption does not reduce availability for others).

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The circular economy concept emphasizes:
A. increasing waste generation
B. unlimited resource extraction
C. linear production and disposal
D. reuse, recycling and regeneration of resources

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A circular economy emphasizes reuse, recycling and regeneration to minimize waste.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Production Linked Incentive' scheme aims to:
A. boost domestic manufacturing by linking incentives to incremental output
B. reduce production
C. promote imports
D. increase imports

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
PLI schemes provide incentives to boost domestic manufacturing.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'Goods and Services Tax' rate on periodicals and journals is:
A. 12%
B. 5%
C. 0%
D. 18%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Periodicals and journals are exempt from GST.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1