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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsInflation may result from
1. A reduction in the total productive capacity of the economy even as more and more people are employed.
2. Oversupply of goods in the economy.
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Only 1 is correct.
In simple terms, inflation is basically too much money chasing too few goods, or excess demand chasing limited supply. In both these cases, the prices of goods rise faster as individual consumers bid higher in order to get the good.
Excess supply is likely to bring prices down, not high.
If income rises faster, demand for goods and services will also rise. On the other hand, if the economy is unable to satisfy the increased demand, for e.g. due to poor infrastructure, lack of production etc, the higher income will spiral the prices upwards and lead to high inflation.Incorrect
Only 1 is correct.
In simple terms, inflation is basically too much money chasing too few goods, or excess demand chasing limited supply. In both these cases, the prices of goods rise faster as individual consumers bid higher in order to get the good.
Excess supply is likely to bring prices down, not high.
If income rises faster, demand for goods and services will also rise. On the other hand, if the economy is unable to satisfy the increased demand, for e.g. due to poor infrastructure, lack of production etc, the higher income will spiral the prices upwards and lead to high inflation. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsIf the total size of the economy is growing year after year, it implies that
1. GDP growth rate must be increasing steadily year after year.
2. Gross Capital formation in the economy must be increasing year after year.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
Both 1 and 2 are incorrect.
GDP at market prices calculates total value of goods and services produced within a year at market prices. If it increases, it means entrepreneurs have decided to produce more goods and services.
This can happen even without an increase in actual investment, with the same machinery and labour. If the size of economy grows proportionately larger each year, while the growth rate is positive, it may not necessarily be increasing. So, statement 1 is incorrect.Incorrect
Both 1 and 2 are incorrect.
GDP at market prices calculates total value of goods and services produced within a year at market prices. If it increases, it means entrepreneurs have decided to produce more goods and services.
This can happen even without an increase in actual investment, with the same machinery and labour. If the size of economy grows proportionately larger each year, while the growth rate is positive, it may not necessarily be increasing. So, statement 1 is incorrect. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points“Current account” transactions of India with the world include
1. Export-import balance for goods
2. Remittance flows
3. Trade in invisibles
4. Loan given by foreign governments
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
The current account records exports and imports in goods and services and transfer payments.
• Trade in services denoted as invisible trade (because they are not seen to cross national borders).
• Transfer payments are receipts which the residents of a country receive ‘for free’, without having to make any present or future payments in return.
• They consist of remittances, gifts and grants. They could be official or private.Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
The current account records exports and imports in goods and services and transfer payments.
• Trade in services denoted as invisible trade (because they are not seen to cross national borders).
• Transfer payments are receipts which the residents of a country receive ‘for free’, without having to make any present or future payments in return.
• They consist of remittances, gifts and grants. They could be official or private. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsHow would you distinguish between the revenue and capital receipts of the government?
1. Revenue receipts are non-redeemable unlike certain capital receipts.
2. Capital receipts are always debt creating unlike revenue receipts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only 1 is correct.
The main difference between revenue receipts and capital receipts is that in the case of revenue receipts, government is under no future obligation to return the amount, i.e., they are non-redeemable. But in case of capital receipts which are borrowings, government is under obligation to return the amount along with Interest. Capital receipts may be debt creating or non-debt creating.
Examples of debt creating receipts are—Net borrowing by government at home, loans received from foreign governments, borrowing from RBI. Examples of non-debt capital receipts are—Recovery of loans, proceeds from sale of public enterprises (i.e., disinvestment), etc. These do not give rise to debt.Incorrect
Only 1 is correct.
The main difference between revenue receipts and capital receipts is that in the case of revenue receipts, government is under no future obligation to return the amount, i.e., they are non-redeemable. But in case of capital receipts which are borrowings, government is under obligation to return the amount along with Interest. Capital receipts may be debt creating or non-debt creating.
Examples of debt creating receipts are—Net borrowing by government at home, loans received from foreign governments, borrowing from RBI. Examples of non-debt capital receipts are—Recovery of loans, proceeds from sale of public enterprises (i.e., disinvestment), etc. These do not give rise to debt. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Rupee Appreciation.
1. Rupee can appreciate because of strong foreign portfolio investments into the country.
2. Avoiding the appreciation of the rupee can strengthen the domestic manufacturing industry.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
Rupee mostly appreciates against dollar due to higher flows into the market.
We need to avoid the appreciation of the rupee if we are to strengthen the domestic manufacturing industry. Any appreciation of the rupee facilitates more imports and less exports, adversely affecting domestic production.Incorrect
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
Rupee mostly appreciates against dollar due to higher flows into the market.
We need to avoid the appreciation of the rupee if we are to strengthen the domestic manufacturing industry. Any appreciation of the rupee facilitates more imports and less exports, adversely affecting domestic production.
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