Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Universal Basic Services' proposal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Universal Basic Services' proposal?
A. Only cash transfers without any public services
B. Only private provision of all services
C. Only targeted residual welfare
D. Public provision of a range of essential services free at the point of use as a complement or alternative to basic income
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Universal basic services advocates the collective provision of a set of essential services—such as health, education, housing, transport and information—available to all citizens free or at low cost.

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Question #1
The 'population density' in India is measured as:
A. persons per village
B. persons per square kilometre
C. persons per state
D. persons per house

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Population density is persons per square kilometre.

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Question #2
Which of the following is NOT a function of NABARD?
A. Refinancing rural credit institutions
B. Promoting rural development
C. Issuing currency notes
D. Supervising cooperative banks and RRBs

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Issuing currency is the function of RBI. NABARD provides refinancing, promotes rural development and supervises cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks.

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Question #3
In the Mundell-Fleming model under perfect capital mobility and floating exchange rates, monetary policy is:
A. Effective only in the long run
B. Completely neutral
C. Ineffective in influencing output
D. Highly effective in influencing output

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Under perfect capital mobility and floating exchange rates, an expansionary monetary policy lowers interest rates, causes capital outflow and currency depreciation, which boosts net exports and output, making monetary policy highly effective.

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