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1. Q1Which among the following is not an assumption of Indifference Curve?
2. Q2_ Curve shows the all efficient allocation of goods between two consumers, or of two inputs between two production functions.
3. Q3Goods are substitutes when an increase in price of one leads to _ of other commodity.
4. Q4The term convex means that the slope of the indifference curve _ as consumer move _ along the curve.
5. Q5A zero economic profit means that the firm is earning a
6. Q6Total cost curve of a firm is a
7. Q7The efficient level of output is the level at which price of product is _ marginal social cost (MSC).
8. Q8The following two characteristics define a particular type of market: A. Close substitute products are sold by firms; B. Free entry and exit of…
9. Q9In the short run, if planned purchase exceeds production
10. Q10Which one of the following is not a principal macro-economic goal?
11. Q11When there is no change in central banks holding of international reserves, a country's:
12. Q12Which among the following is not a measure of National Income of a country?
13. Q13The interest rate and price level are jointly determined by simultaneous equilibrium of:
14. Q14If consumption is C = 40 + 0.75y, Investment is I = 60, The output, consumption and saving at the equilibrium will be _ respectively
15. Q15The permanent income hypothesis was propounded by:
16. Q16In a two sector model, let C = 60 + 0.80y, I = 116 - 2i, L = 0.20y - 5i and M = 120. The LM equation will be
17. Q17The Phillips curve shows
18. Q18Which institution formulates monetary policy?
19. Q19The estimated regression equation is ŷ = 60 + 5X. What is the slope of this regression equation?
20. Q20The coefficient of variation is a relative measure of variability. It measures the _ to the _.
21. Q21Conditional Probability can be calculated by
22. Q22If TC = Q³/3 + 20, What will be MC?
23. Q23Given the matrices, A and B as A=[1 2; -2 4], B=[3 -2; 5 0]. What will be AB?
24. Q24Derivative of Average cost (AC) = 5 + 2/Q is
25. Q25On recommendation of which committee the Competition Act, 2002 was implemented
26. Q26The occupational structure of India at Independence was dominated by:
27. Q27The Heckscher-Ohlin theory states that the trade arises due to difference in
28. Q28In the Colonial period agriculture credit system was dominated by
29. Q29Market failure arise in case of Public good due to
30. Q30Public debt becomes unsustainable when
31. Q31Given below are two statements: Assertion A: Monopoly power is the ability to set price above marginal cost and that the amount by which price…
32. Q32Given below are two statements: Assertion A: There are increasing return to scale, if output become more than doubles when inputs are doubled.…
33. Q33Given below are two statements: Assertion A: The nominal interest rate can be misleading guide to cost of borrowing. Reason R: The real interest…
34. Q34Given below are two statements: Assertion A: In the Keynesian model equilibrium output is determined where aggregate demands equals aggregate…
35. Q35Given below are two statements: Assertion A: A random variable is a numerical description of the outcome of an experiment. Reason R: The particular…
36. Q36Given below are two statements: Assertion A: For a demand function P = 60 - Q² and at price P = 44, point elasticity of demand is -1.375. Reason R…
37. Q37Given below are two statements: Assertion A: According to Ricardo's theory a country can benefits from trade even if it has an absolute disadvantage…
38. Q38Given below are two statements: Assertion A: The primary cause of India's recurring balance of payment surplus with Britain during the colonial…
39. Q39Given below are two statements: Assertion A: Labour relations in colonial industry were often exploitative. Reason R: Workers had low-wages, poor…
40. Q40Arrange the following in correct order to solve a linear system AX = T using matrix inversion. A. Verify that determinant of A is non-zero B.…
41. Q41Chronologically arrange the following famines of colonial India: A. Chalisa Famine B. Great Famine C. Orisa Famine D. Rajputana Famine E. Bihar…
42. Q42Sequence the Pigouvian externality corrections: A. Identify the external cost B. Measure marginal external damage C. Compute marginal social cost D.…
43. Q43Sequence the following theories/concept (earliest to latest): A. Ordinal Utility B. Cardinal Utility C. Revealed Preference D. Slutsky decomposition…
44. Q44Arrange the following models in a chronological order (oldest to latest): A. Cournot's Model B. Bertrand Model C. Edgeworth Model D. Chamberlin…
45. Q45Sequence the working of money multiplier in correct order: A. RBI Injects High Powered Money B. Banks keep required reserves C. Banks receives…
46. Q46Sequence the evolution of money demand theories (oldest to latest): A. Friedman's Restatement of quantity theory B. Inventory theory of transactions…
47. Q47The Transmission Mechanism process follow different stages: A. Change in real money supply B. Spending adjusts to change in interest rate C.…
48. Q48Arrange the steps to compute the coefficient of variations (CV) in correct order. A. Compute standard deviation (SD) B. Divide SD by mean (X̄) C.…
49. Q49Arrange the following as per their establishment (oldest to latest): A. Textile mills in Bombay B. Jute Industry in Bengal C. Iron and Steel…
50. Q50Sequence the evolution of taxation principles in modern Economics. A. Ability to pay principle B. Benefit principle C. Optimal taxation theory D.…
51. Q51Arrange the following in chronological (oldest to latest) order: A. Introduction of Income tax in India B. Constitutional Amendment to establish…
52. Q52Consider the following statements: A. Consumer surplus equals area under demand curve above price line. B. Marshall's measure assume constant…
53. Q53Consider the statements about monopolistic competition. A. Firms faces downward sloping demand curve. B. Excess capacity is a long run property. C.…
54. Q54Consider the following statements. A. Average Fixed Cost (AFC) always decline with increase in output. B. Marginal Cost (MC) intersect AVC and…
55. Q55Money has following functions- A. Medium of Exchange B. Unit of account C. Store of value D. Measure of Economic Uncertainty E. Measure of…
56. Q56Consider the following statements. A. IS curve shifts to right when government's expenditure rises. B. LM Curve shifts to left when money supply…
57. Q57Select correct answers in regard of Phillips curve: A. The short run Phillips curve is negative sloped. B. Long run Phillips curve is steeper in…
58. Q58Consider the following question for measures of dispersion. A. Range is sensitive to extreme. B. Coefficient of variation (CV) is unit free. C.…
59. Q59Choose the correct answer from the options given below: A. Slope shows (in regression equation) change in y per unit (y is dependent variable). B.…
60. Q60Consider the following statement in context of Linear Programming Problem (LPP). A. It has an objective function. B. It allows negative values of…
61. Q61Select the correct statements. A. Fiscal Deficit = Budget Deficit - Interest Payments. B. Revenue Deficit = Revenue Expenditure - Revenue Receipts.…
62. Q62RBI controls the credit in economy by A. Change in CRR B. Change in SLR C. Change in Bank Rate D. Open market operations E. Credit Rationing. Choose…
63. Q63Select the correct pair of five year plans and its time range. A. First Plan - (1951-56) B. Fourth Plan - (1972-77) C. Ninth Plan - (1997-2002) D.…
64. Q64Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. List I A. Contract Curve B. Utility Possibility Frontier C. Social Welfare Function D. Production Possibility…
65. Q65Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. List I A. Efficiency in exchange B. Efficiency in the use of inputs C. Efficiency in the output market D. Market…
66. Q66Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. List I A. Marginal rate of Substitutions B. Budget Line C. Indifference Curve D. Price Ratio. List II I. Slope of…
67. Q67Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. List I A. Classical Model B. Effective Demand C. Say's law D. Keynesian Model. List II I. Supply creates its own…
68. Q68Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. List I A. Expectation Augmented Phillips curve B. Natural rate of unemployment C. Demand pull inflation D. Cost push…
69. Q69Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. List I A. Harrod-Domer Model B. Solow Model C. Golden rule of capital stock D. Steady state. List II I. g=s/v II. MRK…
70. Q70Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. List I A. X̄ B. μ C. σ D. s. List II I. Population Standard Deviation II. Sample mean III. Population mean IV. Sample…
71. Q71Match the Corresponding Equations LIST-I with Solutions LIST-II. LIST-I (Equation): A. 5x² = 0 B. 2x² - 32 = 0 C. 2x² + 32 = 0 D. 2x² - 32x = 0.…
72. Q72Match the partial derivative of function Z = x² + xy² + y. List I A. Zₓ B. Z_y C. Z_(xy) D. Z_(yx). List II I. 2y II. 2yx + 1 III. 2x + y² IV. 2y.…
73. Q73In context of features of Indian Economy during British period, Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. List I A. National Income B. Percapita Income C.…
74. Q74Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. List I A. Public Good B. Club Good C. Common Pool resources D. Private Good. List II I. Rival, non-excludable II.…
75. Q75Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. List I A. Liberalisation B. Privatisation C. Disinvestment D. Globalisation. List II I. Selling government share to…