Tag: nature and scope of economics

Questions Related to nature and scope of economics

A pattern of low income and low economic growth which tend to perpetuate itself is known as ________.

  1. sterilization

  2. vicious circle of under-development

  3. transmission mechanism

  4. stabilization


Correct Option: B

Statistics is useful to State Authorities as it helps them in formulating ______________.

  1. fiscal policies

  2. personal policies

  3. training policies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

In India, in which of the following, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is not allowed?

  1. Construction and Maintenance of Roads

  2. Atomic Energy

  3. Airport

  4. Hotels and Tourism


Correct Option: B

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

  1. WTO - Generally forbids the use of quantitative restrictions on trade

  2. IMF - Provides finance to correct disequilibrium in balance of payments

  3. RBI - Promotes trade among countries

  4. IBRD - Gives long term loans for development


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C incorrectly matched as RBI promotes monetary policy in India and the WTO promotes trade among countries.

An economy is underdeveloped if __________.

  1. the standard of living is poor

  2. the population is growing at a high rate

  3. the main occupation of a majority of the population is agriculture

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D