Which of the following is an example of a derived demand? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an example of a derived demand?
A. Demand for food by consumers
B. Demand for cars by households
C. Demand for labour by firms
D. Demand for entertainment
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Derived demand is the demand for a factor of production that arises from the demand for the final product it helps produce. Demand for labour is derived from the demand for goods and services.

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Question #1
In the context of economic growth, the Solow residual measures:
A. Contribution of labour force growth only
B. Contribution of natural resources only
C. Contribution of technological progress (total factor productivity)
D. Contribution of capital accumulation only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Solow residual is the portion of output growth that cannot be explained by the growth of capital and labour inputs; it is attributed to technological progress or total factor productivity.

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Question #2
The concept of 'Seigniorage' is most closely related to:
A. Revenue from disinvestment
B. Interest payments on public debt
C. The real resources obtained by the government through the issue of base money
D. Tax revenue from income tax

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Seigniorage is the purchasing power that the government obtains by issuing base money; it equals the real value of the increase in base money.

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Question #3
The concept of 'wealth effect' in consumption refers to:
A. investment increasing when interest rates rise
B. consumption increasing when wealth increases
C. saving increasing when wealth falls
D. consumption increasing when debt increases

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The wealth effect says consumption rises when household wealth rises.

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