Economics · General Awareness
Economic Principles
1,087 Questions
Economic principles form the foundation of how societies allocate resources and produce goods. This topic covers factors of production, types of capital, and demand classifications. It is a vital component of the economics syllabus in many civil services and banking exams.
Factors of productionCapital typesDemand classificationsEconomic activities
Economic Principles Questions
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manufacturing
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trading
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services
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all of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In services, goods are produced and used simultaneously.
In manufacturing or trading, normally there is a gap between production and consumption.
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Land
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Labour
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Capital
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Entrepreneur
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Labour is a highly perishable factor. If labour work is wasted, it cannot be recovered.
The productivity of land, capital and entrepreneur can be increased.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Marginal production is the increase in total production per unit of change in quantity of variable factor.
Total production is the change in overall production due to change in quantity of variable factors. Average production is per unit quantity of production.
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heterogeneous
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homogeneous
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both homogeneous and heterogeneous
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none of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The law is applicable if homogeneous nature of factors is employed.
The application of heterogeneous factors is an exception to law.
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increasing
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decreasing
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keeping itself constant
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fluctuating
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The MPP goes on decreasing.
Total production goes on increasing.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Explanation: Yes, True. The Break even point helps the management to decide on the volume of production, the desired sales price and the desired profits. The management can alter the different variables to achieve the desired results
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Equipment
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Personal
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Time
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Material
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In project management and production planning, resources typically refer to tangible assets like equipment, materials, and human resources (personnel). Time is considered a constraint or a dimension of the schedule rather than a resource that can be consumed or stocked in the same manner.
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Only I
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Only II
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Only III
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Both I and II
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Both I and III
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Correct statements:I. Milk yield is primarily dependent on the quality of breeds in the farm.II. It deals with processes and systems that increase yield and improve quality of milk.III. The quality and quantity of milk produce is dependent upon the quality of food, the cattle consumes.
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North Korea and Indonesia
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Indonesia and Japan
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Malaysia and Taiwan
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South Korea and Taiwan
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Four Asian Tigers (or Dragons) refer to the highly developed economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan, which experienced rapid industrialization.
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Product Regulatory System
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Risk
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Competiton level
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Legal Protection
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All of these
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The factors influencing the product life cycle are numerous and include regulatory systems, risk assessment, competitive intensity, and legal protections.
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large scale production
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employment generation
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creation of utilities
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determining unit value
D
Correct answer
Explanation
It is the right answer because it does not help in determining unit value or price per unit. It is the total cost of production that helps in determining or fixing per unit value. For example, if the total cost of production is Rs. 1 lakh and number of units produced is 10,000, then the value per unit would be Rs. 10.
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development of Human Resources
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labour Policy
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economic Policy
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all of these
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none of these
D
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Explanation
The economic environment includes factors like labor policy, economic policy, and human resource development, all of which impact the financial landscape.
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Status of Technology
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Option relating to Technology
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Cost of Technology
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All of these
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None of these
D
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Explanation
The technological environment includes the status, availability, and cost of technology, as these factors dictate how a bank operates and innovates.
Match the following:
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| List–I (Economic Environment’s Factors) |
List–II (Examples) |
| 1. Economic System |
(a) Mixed Economy |
| 2. Economic Cycle |
(b) Prosperity |
| 3. Structure of Economy |
(c) Capital Formation |
| 4. Tax Structure |
(d) Income Tax |
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(e) Planning |
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1 - (a) 2 - (b) 3 - (c) 4 - (d)
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1 - (a) 2 - (d) 3 - (b) 4 - (c)
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1 - (c) 2 - (a) 3 - (b) 4 - (d)
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1 - (c) 2 - (d) 3 - (b) 4 - (a)
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1 - (d) 2 - (b) 3 - (c) 4 - (a)
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Economic systems include models like mixed economies; economic cycles involve phases like prosperity; the structure of an economy relates to capital formation; and tax structures include specific levies like income tax. Option A correctly maps these relationships.
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Capital formation
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Capital
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GDP
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Capital formation refers to the net addition of capital stock, such as equipment, buildings, and other productive assets, which is driven by the level of production and investment in an economy.