JKSSB Economics MCQs

1. Unemployment that occurs due to a mismatch between the skills of workers and the requirements of jobs is called:


A

Structural unemployment

B

Frictional unemployment

C

Seasonal unemployment

D

Disguised unemployment

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is A) Structural unemployment.

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2. What was the main reason for introducing economic reforms in India in 1991?


A

High agricultural output

B

Increase in exports

C

Political instability

D

Balance of Payments crisis

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

The main reason for introducing economic reforms in India in 1991 was:

D) Balance of Payments crisis

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3. What was the main technological innovation introduced during the Green Revolution?


A

Use of green manure

B

Organic farming

C

Crop rotation

D

High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

The main technological innovation introduced during the Green Revolution was:

D) High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds

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4. The excess of total expenditure over total receipts, excluding debt capital receipts, is called:


A

Revenue deficit

B

Budgetary deficit

C

Fiscal deficit

D

Primary deficit

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The excess of total expenditure over total receipts, excluding debt capital receipts, is called: C) Fiscal deficit

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5. Which of the following best describes the main difference between a market economy and a planned economy?


A

Both systems rely on government intervention for economic decisions.

B

In a market economy, supply and demand determine production and pricing, while in a planned economy, the government makes these decisions.

C

In a market economy, the government sets all prices, while in a planned economy, businesses do.

D

There is no difference between the two systems.

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

In a market economy, supply and demand determine production and pricing, while in a planned economy, the government makes these decisions.

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6. Arrange the following committees related to poverty estimation in India in chronological order:
i) Alagh Committeе
ii) Lakdawala Committee
iii) Tendulkar Committee
iv) Rangarajan Committee


A

ii, i, iii, iv

B

i, iii, ii, iv

C

ii, iii, i, iv

D

i, ii, iii, iv

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

Sr. No.CommitteeReporting/Acceptance Year
i)Alagh Committee (Task Force on Projections of Minimum Needs and Effective Consumption Demand)1979 (Constituted 1977)
ii)Lakdawala Committee (Expert Group on Estimation of Proportion and Number of Poor)1993 (Constituted 1989)
iii)Tendulkar Committee (Expert Group to Review the Methodology for Estimation of Poverty)2009 (Constituted 2005)
iv)Rangarajan Committee (Expert Group to Review the Methodology for Measurement of Poverty)2014 (Constituted 2012)

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7. Arrange the following economic events in India in chronological order:
i) Nationalization of 14 major banks
ii) India's LPG reforms
iii) Launch of the First Five-Year Plan
iv) Formation of NITI Aayog
Options:


A

iii, i, ii, iv

B

i, iii, ii, iv

C

iii, ii, i, iv

D

i, ii, iii, iv

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

EventYearDetails
iii) Launch of the First Five-Year Plan1951Marked the beginning of India's planned economic development.
i) Nationalization of 14 major banks1969A major step to bring commercial banking under government control.
ii) India's LPG reforms1991A turning point in economic policy: Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation.
iv) Formation of NITI Aayog2015Replaced the 65-year-old Planning Commission (which oversaw the Five-Year Plans).

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8. Identify which of the following statements is true?


A

The flexible exchange rate system gives the government more flexibility to maintain large stocks of foreign exchange reserves.

B

In the fixed exchange rate system, the government intervenes to buy and sell foreign currencies.

C

In the managed floating exchange rate system, the central bank intervenes to moderate exchange rate fluctuations.

D

In the fixed exchange rate system, market forces fix the exchange rate.

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The only true statement is C) In the managed floating exchange rate system, the central bank intervenes to moderate exchange rate fluctuations.

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9. Hypothetically, a firm's profit margin and total profit are maximized at the same point when


A

P-minimum ATC is the maximum

B

when only P=MR=SMC

C

when P=minimumATC

D

None of the above

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

The correct answer is D) None of the above.

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10. IfIndian government is running a budget deficit and net exports are zero, then


A

investment is greater than saving.

B

saving is greater than investment.

C

investment and saving are equal.

D

None of the above.

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is A) investment is greater than saving.

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11. Suppose the GDP at Market Price of a country in 2024 was 1000 crores. The values of Net factor income from abroad was 100 crores, net factor income paid to abroad was 50 crores, net indirect taxes were 100 crores and the national income was 700 crores. Calculate the total value of depreciation.


A

250 crores

B

450 crores

C

1850 crores

D

300 crores

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is A) 250 crores.

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12. Suppose, GDP in India in FY 2023-24 is 6,00,000 and we also assume the following: Mr. P, an Indian citizen, works in Tokyo and earns 50,000. Mr. Q, an Australian citizen, works in Mumbai and earns 30,000. Mrs. R, an Indian citizen, owns a restaurant in UK which she rents to a British family for 25,000. Mrs. S, a German citizen, owns a factory in New Delhi which she rents to an Indian firm for 60,000. Given above, GNP in India in FY 2023-24 will be:


A

5,85,000

B

6,45,000

C

4,80,000

D

5,30,000

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is A) 5,85,000.

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13. What has been a key factor in India's economic growth in recent decades?


A

Strict regulations on foreign investments

B

Declining population growth

C

Improved business climate

D

Reduced emphasis on infrastructure projects

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The key factor among the choices that has driven India's economic growth in recent decades is C) Improved business climate.

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14. When was the last Census of India conducted?


A

2011

B

2021

C

2024

D

2025

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

The last decennial Census of India was conducted in 2011.

The Census of India is conducted every 10 years, making the 2021 Census the next scheduled one. However, the 2021 Census was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other administrative reasons, and it has not been conducted yet.

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15. Inequality of income is measured by:


A

Human development index

B

Gini coefficient

C

Per capita income

D

Physical quality of life index

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

The inequality of income is measured by the B) Gini coefficient.

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16. Match List A with List B:
List- A List - B
(I) Fall in general price level 1) Devaluation
(II) Reduction in value of currency 2) Expansionary policy
(III) Increase in spending by the government 3) Deflation
(IV) Increase in taxes on traded goods 4) Tariff
Choose the correct option:


A

(I)-(1), (II)-(3), (III)-(4), (IV)-(2)

B

(1)-(2), (II)-(1), (III)-(3), (IV)-(4)

C

(I)-(3), (II)-(1), (III)-(2), (IV)-(4)

D

(I)-(3), (II)-(1), (III)-(4), (IV)-(2)

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The correct match between List A and List B is:

  • (I) Fall in general price level $\rightarrow$ 3) Deflation

  • (II) Reduction in value of currency $\rightarrow$ 1) Devaluation

  • (III) Increase in spending by the government $\rightarrow$ 2) Expansionary policy

  • (IV) Increase in taxes on traded goods $\rightarrow$ 4) Tariff

Therefore, the correct option is C) (I)-(3), (II)-(1), (III)-(2), (IV)-(4).

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17. In the case of a perfectly competitive firm, the


A

firm's marginal revenue exceeds the price of the product.

B

change in the firm's total revenue equals the price of the product multiplied by the change in quantity sold.

C

firm's marginal revenue is less than average revenue.

D

price of the product falls sharply when the quantity the firm sells doubles.

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

change in the firm's total revenue equals the price of the product multiplied by the change in quantity sold.

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18. Under which market structure does the firm's demand curve coincide with the market demand curve?


A

Perfect Competition

B

Monopoly

C

Monopolistic Competition

D

Oligopoly

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

In a Monopoly market structure, there is only one seller or firm that produces a product with no close substitutes. Because this single firm is the entire industry, the demand curve facing the individual firm is the same as the entire market demand curve

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19. A firm faces the following long run cost function TC=q³ - 40q² +450q. Average Cost, AC, will be at its minimum when


A

Q=10, AC= 20

B

Q=40, AC = 60

C

Q=20, AC = 50

D

Q=40, AC = 10

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Q=20, AC = 50

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20. Suppose, production function for automobiles is given by q = KL. Assume q = 100 and K=25. If one more unit of labour is used while capital is held constant, marginal product of labour is equal to_____ , and average product of labour _____


A

25; decreases from 25 to 20 automobiles per unit of labour.

B

125; remains unchanged at 25 automobiles per unit of labour.

C

25; remains unchanged at 25 automobiles per unit of labour.

D

25; decreases from 25 to 24 automobiles per unit of labour.

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

25; remains unchanged at 25 automobiles per unit of labour.

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21. (10, 16) and (12, 14) are two points on an isoquant, where the first input is labour and the second is capital. The rate of substitution of labour of capital between these two points is


A

zero.

B

1.

C

2.

D

10.

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

1

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22. A Consumer has utility function U(X,X,)=x²X,. Price of X=1 and Price of X=3 and consumer income is 180. Find the consumer's optimal bundle.


A

(120, 20)

B

(40, 80)

C

(20,120)

D

(80, 40)

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

 (120, 20)

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23. If the cross elasticity of demand between goods A and B is positive,


A

the demands for A and B are both price elastic.

B

A and B are complements.

C

A and B are substitutes.

D

the demands for A and B are both price inelastic.

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

A and B are substitutes

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24. Which of the following best describes the Phillips Curve in macroeconomics?


A

It shows the trade off between inflation and unemployment

B

It illustrates the relationship between interest rate and unemployment

C

It analyzes the impact of government spending on national income

D

It represents the equilibrium in the foreign exchange market

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

It shows the trade off between inflation and unemployment

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25. Responsible for accounting in India?


A

Controller General of Accounts

B

NITI Aayog

C

RBI

D

SEBI

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

CGA responsible for accounts.

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26. What does the Lorenz curve represent?


A

Taxable income elasticity

B

Relationship between the price of a certain commodity and its demand

C

Income distribution

D

Rate of employment

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Lorenz curve shows the distribution of income or wealth within an economy.

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27. Which is not one of the four main factors of production?


A

Land

B

Labour

C

Manufacturing

D

Capital

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The four main factors are land, labour, capital, and entrepreneurship. Manufacturing is not a factor.

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28. Which five year plan of India was based on Mahalanobis model?


A

First

B

Second

C

Third

D

Fourth

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

The Second Five Year Plan (1956?61) was based on the Mahalanobis model emphasizing heavy industries.

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29. ?Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)? is related with which institution?


A

World Bank

B

NITI Aayog

C

World Trade Organization

D

World Economic Forum

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The TBT Agreement is administered by the WTO to ensure standards do not create unnecessary trade barriers.

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30. What is Gross Domestic Product?


A

The total value of goods and services manufactured in the country.

B

The total value of all the transactions in the country.

C

The reduction in the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

D

The monetary value of all finished goods and services made within a country during a specific period.

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

GDP measures the monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country`s borders in a given period.

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31. Which of the following is the relation that the law of demand defines?


A

Income and price of a commodity

B

Price and quantity of a commodity

C

Income and quantity demanded

D

Quantity demanded and quantity supplied

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Law of demand shows inverse relation between price and quantity demanded.

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32. What is the meaning of a `Mixed Economy`?


A

Traditional and modern industries

B

Both the public and private sectors are involved

C

Involvement of both foreign and domestic investors

D

Subsistence and commercial farming

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

A mixed economy is one where both public and private sectors play significant roles.

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33. Which of the below statement is correct?


A

Microeconomics is primarily concerned with the overall economy.

B

Individual markets are the focus of macroeconomics.

C

Governments do not have any control over market prices.

D

When economists study a market`s price, their main goal is to figure out why the price is what it is and how it might change.

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

Microeconomics studies individual markets; macroeconomics studies overall economy. Statement D correctly describes the focus of economists.

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34. An economist estimated that a commodity Y had a price index of 100, calculated for 1993 with base year of 1990, and a quantity index of 0.5 when calculated for 1990 with base year of 1993. What is the Fisher Ideal Value Index for 1993 with the base year taken to be 1990?


A

10.5

B

20

C

15

D

12

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Fisher?s Ideal Index = ?(Price index ? Quantity index) = ?(100 ? 0.5 ? 100) = 15.

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35. Match the different types of taxes in India with their corresponding impositions: 


A

i-4, ii-1, iii-2, iv-3

B

i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2

C

i-4, ii-2, iii-1, iv-3

D

i-1, ii-3, iii-2, iv-4

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Income tax is on income (4), CGST is levied by center on intrastate (2), Customs duty on imports/exports (1), IGST on inter-state supply (3).

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