Economics miscellaneous


Economics miscellaneous

  1. The difference in the value of visible exports and visible imports is called :









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    Balance of Trade refers to the difference between the value of a country’s visible imports and visible exports. Also known as the visible balance, it forms part of the balance of payments current account. When the value of visible imports totals more than the value of visible exports, it is known as an adverse balance of trade.

    Correct Option: C

    Balance of Trade refers to the difference between the value of a country’s visible imports and visible exports. Also known as the visible balance, it forms part of the balance of payments current account. When the value of visible imports totals more than the value of visible exports, it is known as an adverse balance of trade.


  1. Liberalism stands for









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    Liberalism includes a broad spectrum of political philosophies that consider individual liberty to be the most important political goal, and emphasize individual rights and equality of opportunity. It supports market economy and a transparent and democratic system of government. The same applies to social and religious aspects as well.

    Correct Option: D

    Liberalism includes a broad spectrum of political philosophies that consider individual liberty to be the most important political goal, and emphasize individual rights and equality of opportunity. It supports market economy and a transparent and democratic system of government. The same applies to social and religious aspects as well.



  1. The business in Stock Markets and other securities markets is regulated









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    As per the Securities and Exchange Board Of India (SEBI) Act, 1992, SEBI is responsible for protecting the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market. It is the duty of SEBI to regulate the business in stock exchanges and any other securities markets.

    Correct Option: A

    As per the Securities and Exchange Board Of India (SEBI) Act, 1992, SEBI is responsible for protecting the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market. It is the duty of SEBI to regulate the business in stock exchanges and any other securities markets.


  1. Gross National Product – Depreciation Allowance = ?









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    Net National product (NNP) is Gross National Product minus a depreciation allowance for the wearing out of machines and buildings during the period. In other words, NNP= Gross National Product – Depreciation Allowance. Since NNP counts only the net additions to the nation’s stock, it is less than GNP.

    Correct Option: D

    Net National product (NNP) is Gross National Product minus a depreciation allowance for the wearing out of machines and buildings during the period. In other words, NNP= Gross National Product – Depreciation Allowance. Since NNP counts only the net additions to the nation’s stock, it is less than GNP.



  1. ‘Take-off stage’ in an economy means









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    Rostow’s ‘Stages of Economic Growth’ (1960) presented five stages through which all countries must pass to become developed: 1) traditional society, 2) preconditions to take-off, 3) take-off, 4) drive to maturity, and 5) age of high mass consumption. Take-off is the short period of intensive growth, in which industrialization begins to occur, and workers and institutions become concentrated around a new industry.

    Correct Option: A

    Rostow’s ‘Stages of Economic Growth’ (1960) presented five stages through which all countries must pass to become developed: 1) traditional society, 2) preconditions to take-off, 3) take-off, 4) drive to maturity, and 5) age of high mass consumption. Take-off is the short period of intensive growth, in which industrialization begins to occur, and workers and institutions become concentrated around a new industry.