Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Libertarian Paternalism'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Libertarian Paternalism'?
A. The complete rejection of any paternalistic intervention
B. The design of policies that steer people toward better choices while preserving freedom of choice
C. Only laissez-faire without any guidance
D. The use of mandates that eliminate choice
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Libertarian paternalism, the philosophical foundation of nudge theory, advocates interventions that improve welfare by guiding choices without restricting the set of available options.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Liquidity Coverage Ratio' under Basel III?
A. It applies only to non-bank financial institutions
B. It is related only to capital adequacy
C. It measures only long-term funding stability
D. It requires banks to hold sufficient high-quality liquid assets to cover net cash outflows over 30 days

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) requires banks to maintain an adequate stock of unencumbered high-quality liquid assets that can be converted into cash to meet liquidity needs for a 30-calendar-day stress scenario.

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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. 2013
B. 2017
C. 2018
D. 2019

Correct Answer: Option B


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