Which of the following is a feature of a socialist economy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a feature of a socialist economy?
A. Market determination of prices
B. Profit maximisation as the sole motive
C. Private ownership of means of production
D. Collective ownership of means of production
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In a socialist economy, the means of production are owned collectively or by the state, and economic decisions are largely centralised.

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The concept of 'Liquidity Preference' includes which of the following motives?
A. Only transactions motive
B. Transactions, precautionary and speculative motives
C. Only speculative motive
D. Only precautionary motive

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
According to Keynes, the demand for money (liquidity preference) arises from three motives: transactions, precautionary and speculative.

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Question #2
Which of the following is a major objective of NITI Aayog?
A. Promoting cooperative federalism and providing strategic policy advice
B. Controlling monetary policy
C. Replacing the Finance Commission
D. Formulating Five Year Plans with mandatory targets

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
NITI Aayog aims to foster cooperative federalism, serve as a think tank, and provide strategic and technical advice to the Centre and states.

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A demat account is used for:
A. banking transactions only
B. holding foreign currency
C. trading only in commodities
D. holding shares in electronic form

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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