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. Complete control over all production decisions
B. Redistribution of income
C. Correction of externalities
D. Provision of public goods
Answer: Option A
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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The concept of 'Precautionary Saving' arises because:
A. Individuals save only for retirement
B. Individuals save more when future income is uncertain
C. Only permanent income matters
D. Saving is independent of uncertainty

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Precautionary saving is additional saving undertaken by risk-averse agents to buffer against future income or expenditure uncertainty.

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Question #2
The 'Sustainable Development Goals' consist of how many goals?
A. 21
B. 30
C. 17
D. 8

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The SDGs consist of 17 goals.

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The concept of 'Opportunity Cost of Holding Money' refers to:
A. The cost of producing goods and services
B. The cost of banking services only
C. The interest income forgone by holding cash instead of interest-bearing assets
D. The cost of printing currency notes

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The opportunity cost of holding money is the interest that could have been earned by holding bonds or other interest-bearing assets instead of cash.

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