Which of the following is an example of a positive externality in production? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an example of a positive externality in production?
A. Congestion on public roads
B. Noise from an airport
C. Bee-keeping near an apple orchard
D. Pollution from a factory
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Bee-keeping provides pollination benefits to nearby apple orchards without compensation, representing a positive production externality.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
In the context of digital finance, 'Central Bank Digital Currency' (CBDC) refers to:
A. A digital form of central-bank money that is a direct liability of the central bank
B. Only privately issued cryptocurrencies
C. Only physical cash
D. Only commercial-bank deposits

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A central-bank digital currency is a digital payment instrument denominated in the national unit of account that is a direct liability of the central bank, distinct from both physical cash and commercial-bank deposits.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan' was launched in:
A. 2012
B. 2014
C. 2005
D. 2009

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan was launched in 2009.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'World Trade Organization' replaced GATT in which year?
A. 1993
B. 1997
C. 1995
D. 2000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
WTO replaced GATT on 1 January 1995.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1