Which of the following is a feature of the 'Multidimensional Poverty Index'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a feature of the 'Multidimensional Poverty Index'?
A. It measures only income poverty
B. It captures deprivations in health, education and living standards at the household level
C. It is based only on national accounts data
D. It measures only inequality
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Multidimensional Poverty Index identifies multiple overlapping deprivations suffered by households in the domains of health, education and living standards, providing a more comprehensive picture of poverty than income alone.

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Question #1
The concept of 'Terms of Trade' is defined as:
A. The ratio of export prices to import prices
B. The volume of exports only
C. The ratio of import prices to export prices
D. The value of capital inflows

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Terms of trade measure the relative prices of a country's exports to its imports, usually expressed as an index. An improvement means more imports can be obtained per unit of exports.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The term 'Invisible Trade' in the balance of payments refers to:
A. Trade in services, income and transfers
B. Trade in goods only
C. Only capital transfers
D. Only foreign direct investment

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Invisible trade (or invisibles) includes trade in services (such as tourism, software, transportation), income (interest, dividends) and unilateral transfers.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Menu Costs' argument in New Keynesian economics?
A. Only wages are sticky
B. Costs of changing prices can lead to price stickiness even if the costs are small
C. Menu costs are irrelevant for aggregate fluctuations
D. Prices are always flexible

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Menu costs are the small costs of changing prices. New Keynesian models show that even small menu costs can generate substantial nominal rigidity and real effects of monetary policy.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1