1. The mixed economy is ?

presence of subsistence and commercial farming

co-existence of traditional and modern industries

a market system of resource allocation, commerce, and trade in which free markets coexist with government intervention

presence of domestic and foreign investments

Answer: a market system of resource allocation, commerce, and trade in which free markets coexist with government intervention

Explanation:

A mixed economic system is a system that combines aspects of both capitalism and socialism. A mixed economic system protects private property and allows a level of economic freedom in the use of capital, but also allows for governments to interfere in economic activities in order to achieve social aims.


2. The concepts of wages, rent, interest and profit are studied under which branch of Economics ?

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Econometrics

Health economics

Answer: Microeconomics

Explanation:

The concepts of wages, rent, interest and profit are studied under Microeconomics.


3. Which of the following activities is also referred to as ' Gold Collar' profession ?

Secondary

Quaternary

Primary

Quinary

Answer: Quinary

Explanation:

tertiary activities are classified into quaternary and quinary activities. Quinary, also known as 'gold collar' professions which represents special and highly paid skills of senior business executives, government officials, research scientists, financial and legal consultants, etc.


4. What should be the investment of Micro enterprises in plant & machinery (Manufacturing Sector) ?

Between twenty five lakh and fifty lakh

More than fifty lakh

Not more than twenty five lakh

More than twenty five lakh

Answer: Not more than twenty five lakh

Explanation:

A micro enterprise is an enterprise where investment in plant and machinery does not exceed Rs. 25 lakh.


5. Which of the following economic activities employs the maximum number of people in india ?

Tourism

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Mining

Answer: Agriculture

Explanation:

In India maximum number of people are employed in the Agriculture sector which contributes to one-fifth of the total GDP and nearly half of the working population is employed in Agriculture. The share of IndiSol working in agriculture is declining, but still the maximum number of persons are employed in agriculture.


6. Who among the following is also known as the founder of macroeconomics as a separate discipline ?

Adam Smith

Fischer Black

Robert Merton

John Maynard Keynes

Answer: John Maynard Keynes

Explanation:

J.M Keynes is the founder of macroeconomics. Macroeconomics is that branch of the economy which deals with the behaviour of the market at the large level.


7. Which of the following is an economic system in which capital goods are owned by private individuals or businesses and the production of goods and services is based on supply and demand in the general market ?

Mixed Economy

Capitalistic Economy

State Economy

Communist Economy

Answer: Capitalistic Economy

Explanation:

In a Mixed economy, the private sector (Capitalism) and public sector (Socialism) exist side by side. In a Capitalistic economy, capital goods are owned by private individuals or businesses and the production of goods and services is based on supply and demand in the general market. In a communist economy, the government owns most of the factors of production and decides the allocation of resources and what products and services will be provided.


8. The National Board for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises meets once every ________ months in a year. ?

2

6

3

9

Answer: 6

Explanation:

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, meets once in every 6 month. This is a branch of the Government of India, to administer and formulate law for the micro, small and medium enterprises in India.


9. Which of the following come under the Quaternary sector ?

Information Technology

Mining

Manufacturing

Fisheries

Answer: Information Technology

Explanation:

The three main sectors of the economy are: 1. Primary sector – deals with the extraction of raw materials – mining, fishing and agriculture. 2. Secondary / manufacturing sector – deals with producing finished goods, e.g. making toys, cars, food, and clothes. 3. Service / ‘tertiary’ sector – include both production and exchange. Tertiary sector = White collar jobs. 4. Quaternary jobs involve research and development e.g. IT.

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