Which of the following is a feature of monopolistic competition? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a feature of monopolistic competition?
A. Single seller
B. Perfect knowledge and free entry without costs
C. Product differentiation
D. Homogeneous product
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Monopolistic competition is characterised by product differentiation, a large number of firms, free entry and exit, and some degree of price control by firms.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Second-Generation' models of currency crises?
A. Only current-account deficits matter
B. Crises never involve multiple equilibria
C. Crises can be self-fulfilling and depend on the government’s trade-off between the benefits of maintaining the peg and the costs of doing so
D. Crises are caused only by inconsistent fiscal policy

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Second-generation models emphasise that the decision to abandon a peg depends on policy trade-offs; expectations of devaluation can themselves raise the cost of defending the peg, generating self-fulfilling crises and multiple equilibria.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Food and Agriculture Organization' headquarters is in:
A. Geneva
B. Paris
C. New York
D. Rome

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
FAO headquarters is in Rome.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'reflation' refers to:
A. reduction in money supply
B. policy measures to stimulate the economy after a period of deflation or recession
C. increase in unemployment
D. a fall in prices

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Reflation refers to policies to revive the economy after deflation or recession.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1