Which of the following is NOT a objective of fiscal policy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT a objective of fiscal policy?
A. Economic growth
B. Price stability
C. Full employment
D. Control of money supply
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Control of money supply is the objective of monetary policy. Fiscal policy aims at economic growth, price stability, full employment and equitable distribution of income.

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Question #1
In the context of economic theory, the 'Law of Demand' may not hold in the case of:
A. All inferior goods
B. Normal goods
C. Necessary goods only
D. Giffen goods and Veblen goods

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The law of demand does not hold for Giffen goods (where income effect outweighs substitution effect) and Veblen goods (where higher price increases demand due to prestige value).

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Giffen good?
A. Demand increases as price increases due to strong negative income effect
B. Demand decreases as price increases
C. Income elasticity is positive
D. It is a luxury good

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A Giffen good is an inferior good for which the negative income effect outweighs the substitution effect, resulting in an upward-sloping demand curve.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Permanent Income' versus 'Current Income' debate in consumption theory?
A. The debate has been fully resolved in favour of pure permanent-income theory
B. Only permanent income matters and liquidity constraints are irrelevant
C. Consumption is completely independent of current income
D. Empirical evidence shows that consumption is more sensitive to current income than pure permanent-income theory predicts

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Empirical studies often find 'excess sensitivity' of consumption to current income, suggesting that liquidity constraints, myopia or other factors cause departures from pure permanent-income behaviour.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1