Nature and Scope of Statistics for Economics - Class XII
Introduction to statistics including definitions, types, characteristics, functions, and limitations of statistics as applied to economics
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
A pattern of low income and low economic growth which tend to perpetuate itself is known as ________.
- sterilization
- vicious circle of under-development
- transmission mechanism
- stabilization
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Statistics is useful to State Authorities as it helps them in formulating ______________.
- fiscal policies
- personal policies
- training policies
- All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
In India, in which of the following, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is not allowed?
- Construction and Maintenance of Roads
- Atomic Energy
- Airport
- Hotels and Tourism
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- WTO - Generally forbids the use of quantitative restrictions on trade
- IMF - Provides finance to correct disequilibrium in balance of payments
- RBI - Promotes trade among countries
- IBRD - Gives long term loans for development
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
An economy is underdeveloped if __________.
- the standard of living is poor
- the population is growing at a high rate
- the main occupation of a majority of the population is agriculture
- all of the above