Which of the following is a measure of economic inequality? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a measure of economic inequality?
A. Only GDP growth rate
B. Only unemployment rate
C. Gini coefficient, Lorenz curve and Theil index
D. Human Development Index as a pure inequality measure
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Gini coefficient, Lorenz curve and Theil index are standard measures used to quantify the degree of inequality in the distribution of income or wealth.

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Question #1
In the context of development economics, the 'Big Push' theory emphasises:
A. Gradual and small investments in all sectors
B. Only agricultural investment
C. Complete reliance on market forces without coordination
D. The need for a coordinated large-scale investment to overcome complementarities and indivisibilities

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Big Push argument, associated with Rosenstein-Rodan, stresses that simultaneous large investments in many sectors may be necessary to make industrialisation profitable when demand complementarities and infrastructure indivisibilities exist.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The concept of 'Producer Surplus' is the difference between:
A. Price and marginal cost only
B. What consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay
C. What producers are willing to accept and what they actually receive
D. Total revenue and total cost

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Producer surplus is the difference between the amount a producer is willing to accept for a good and the amount actually received (market price).

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'World Development Report' is published by:
A. IMF
B. WTO
C. World Bank
D. UNCTAD

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The World Development Report is published by the World Bank.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1