Which of the following is a feature of the 'Fintech' revolution in financial services? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a feature of the 'Fintech' revolution in financial services?
A. The use of technology to deliver financial services in new ways, often by non-traditional providers
B. Only the use of paper-based processes
C. The complete replacement of all traditional banks overnight
D. Only the activities of central banks
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Fintech refers to technological innovation in the design and delivery of financial services, encompassing payments, lending, insurance, wealth management and other activities often provided by new entrants.

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The 'labour force participation rate' is calculated as labour force divided by:
A. total population
B. working-age population
C. unemployed persons
D. employed persons

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
LFPR is labour force as a percentage of working-age population.

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The concept of 'Consumer Surplus' is the area:
A. Below the demand curve and above the price line
B. Below the supply curve and above the price line
C. Above the supply curve and below the price line
D. Above the demand curve and below the price line

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Consumer surplus is the difference between the maximum amount consumers are willing to pay and the amount they actually pay, represented by the area under the demand curve and above the market price.

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Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Carry Trade' strategy in foreign-exchange markets?
A. Borrowing in a high-interest-rate currency and investing in a low-interest-rate currency
B. Only trading on the basis of purchasing-power parity
C. Only hedging all exchange-rate risk
D. Borrowing in a low-interest-rate currency and investing in a high-interest-rate currency

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A carry trade involves borrowing funds in a currency with a low interest rate and investing them in a currency with a higher interest rate, thereby earning the interest differential while remaining exposed to exchange-rate risk.

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