Which of the following is a major challenge in the Indian agricultural sector? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a major challenge in the Indian agricultural sector?
A. Small and fragmented land holdings and dependence on monsoon
B. Uniform high productivity in all regions
C. Excessive mechanisation across all farms
D. Complete absence of market risk
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Indian agriculture faces structural challenges including predominance of small and fragmented holdings, monsoon dependence, and low productivity in many regions.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Real Business Cycle' theory?
A. Business cycles are primarily driven by real shocks, especially technology shocks
B. Business cycles are primarily caused by monetary shocks
C. Sticky prices are the main source of fluctuations
D. Fiscal policy is the primary driver of cycles

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Real Business Cycle theory attributes macroeconomic fluctuations mainly to real shocks, particularly technological disturbances, under the assumption of continuous market clearing and rational expectations.

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Question #2
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Menu Costs' argument in New Keynesian economics?
A. Costs of changing prices can lead to price stickiness even if the costs are small
B. Menu costs are irrelevant for aggregate fluctuations
C. Only wages are sticky
D. Prices are always flexible

Correct Answer: Option A


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.

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Question #3
In the context of national income accounting, which of the following is a transfer payment and not included in national income?
A. Interest on public debt
B. Wages and salaries
C. Rent
D. Profits

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Interest on public debt is a transfer payment and is not included in national income as it does not correspond to any current production of goods or services.

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