Which of the following is NOT a role of the government in a mixed economy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT a role of the government in a mixed economy?
A. Redistribution of income
B. Complete control over all production decisions
C. Provision of public goods
D. Correction of externalities
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In a mixed economy, the government intervenes to provide public goods, correct externalities and redistribute income, but does not completely control all production decisions, which remain partly with the private sector.

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Question #1
The term 'Capital Formation' refers to:
A. Increase in the stock of capital goods
B. Increase in money supply
C. Increase in population
D. Increase in consumption

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Capital formation refers to the net addition to the existing stock of capital goods such as machinery, buildings and equipment in an economy.

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Question #2
Which of the following is not a component of the current account of the balance of payments?
A. Foreign direct investment
B. Imports of services
C. Exports of goods
D. Remittances from abroad

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Foreign direct investment is a capital account component, not current account.

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Question #3
The New Economic Policy of 1991 was based on the principles of:
A. liberalization, privatization and globalization
B. nationalization and central planning
C. import substitution and trade restrictions
D. land reforms and cooperatives

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The 1991 New Economic Policy was based on liberalization, privatization and globalization.

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