Description : Pegging up of a currency means, fixing the value of a currency - (1) at a constant level (2) at a lower level (3) at a higher level (4) leaving it to market forces
Last Answer : (1) at a constant level Explanation: Currency pegging is the idea of fixing the exchange rate of a currency by matching its value to the value of another single currency or to a basket of other ... the value of a currency, with respect to the .currency or the other valuable it is pegged to.
Description : Which of the following pair of crop & critical growth stage for irrigation is not correctly matched ? a. Wheat – CRI b. Maize – Tasseling c. Gram – Flowering d. Groundnut – Pegging
Last Answer : c. Gram – Flowering
Description : In Groundnut pegging stage comes after — DAS a. 35 b. 45 c. 55 d. 65
Last Answer : c. 55
Description : Intercultural operation in groundnut should be completed before — crop growth stage a. Flowering b. Pegging c. Branching d. Gap filling
Last Answer : a. Flowering
Description : Full convertibility of a rupeee means - (1) purchase of foreign exchange for rupees freely (2) payment for imports in terms of ruppes (3) repayment of loans in terms of rupees (4) determination of rate of exchange between rupee and foreign currencies freely by the market forces of demand and supply
Last Answer : (4) determination of rate of exchange between rupee and foreign currencies freely by the market forces of demand and supply Explanation: The full convertibility of the Indian currency means ... governmental control. Presently, the issue of capital account convertibility is in the discussion stage.
Description : Full convertibility of a rupeee means (1) purchase of foreign exchange for rupees freely (2) payment for imports in terms of ruppes (3) repayment of loans in terms of rupees (4) determination of rate of exchange between rupee and foreign currencies freely by the market forces of demand and supply
Last Answer : determination of rate of exchange between rupee and foreign currencies freely by the market forces of demand and supply
Description : In a monopoly market, an upward shift in the market demand results in a new equilibrium with A.A higher quantity and a lower price B.A higher quantity and the same price C.A higher quantity and higher price D.All of the above
Last Answer : C.A higher quantity and higher price
Description : What is "narrow money"? (1) The sum of currency in circulation and the demand deposits in banks (2) The sum of MI money and the time deposits (3) The sum of currency in circulation with the ... reserves held by banks (4) The market value of the stocks held by all the holders excluding the promoters
Last Answer : (1) The sum of currency in circulation and the demand deposits in banks Explanation: The four main monetary aggregates of measures of money supply which reflect the state of the monetary sector ... This category of money is considered to be the most readily available for transactions and commerce.
Description : What is narrow money ? (1) The sum of currency in circulation and the demand deposits in banks (2) The sum of MI money and the time deposits (3) The sum of currency in circulation with ... reserves held by banks (4) The market value of the stocks held by all the holders excluding the promoters
Last Answer : The sum of currency in circulation and the demand deposits in banks
Description : Devaluation of money means : (1) decrease in the internal value of money (2) decrease in the external value of money (3) decrease in both internal and external value of money (4) the government takes back currency notes of any denominations
Last Answer : (1) decrease in the internal value of money Explanation: Devaluation refers to a decline in the value of a currency in relation to another, usually brought about by the actions of a central bank ... with developing countries that don't allow their currency prices to float freely on the open market.
Last Answer : decrease in the external value of money
Description : An indiference curve measures ______ level of satisfaction derived from different combinations of commodity X and Y. (1) same (2) higher (3) lower (4) minimum
Last Answer : (1) same Explanation: An indifference curve may be defined as the locus of points, each representing a different combination of two substitute goods, which yield the same utility or level of ... is indifferent between any two combinations of goods when it comes to making a choice between them.
Description : An indifference curve measures ______________ level of satisfaction derived from different combinations of commodity X and Y. (1) same (2) higher (3) lower (4) minimum
Last Answer : same
Description : Pegging stage in groundnut comes after (a) 30 D.A.S. (b) 45 D.A.S. (c) 55 D.A.S. (d) 35 D.A.S.
Last Answer : (c) 55 D.A.S.
Description : The market equilibrium for a commodity is determined by : (1) The market supply of the commodity. (2) The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity (3) (3) The intervention of the Government. (4) (4) The market demand of the commodity.
Last Answer : (2) The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity Explanation: Market Equilibrium is determined when the quantity demanded of a commodity becomes equal to the quantity ... equilibrium is known as equilibrium price and the corresponding quantity is known as equilibrium quantity.
Description : A 'Market Economy' is one which - (1) is controlled by the Government (2) is free from the Government control (3) in influenced by international market forces (4) All of these
Last Answer : (2) is free from the Government control Explanation: A market economy is an economic system in which economic decisions and the pricing of goods and services are guided solely by the ... little government intervention or central planning. The United States is the world's premier market economy
Description : Under flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined by - (1) the Central Bank of the country (2) the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market (3) the price of gold (4) the purchasing power of currencies
Last Answer : (2) the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market Explanation: A floating exchange rate is a type of exchange rate regime wherein a currency's value is allowed to ... by the foreign-exchange market through supply and demand for that particular currency relative to other currencies.
Description : When the exchange rate is determined by the market forces of demand and supply, it is known as : a) Real exchange rate b) Nominal exchange rate c) Superfluous exchange rate d) Floating exchange rate
Last Answer : d) Floating exchange rate
Last Answer : a) Real exchange rate
Description : Under flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined by (1) the Central Bank of the country (2) the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market (3) the price of gold (4) the purchasing power of currencies
Last Answer : the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market
Description : The market equilibrium for a commodity is determined by: (1) The market supply of the commodity. (2) The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity (3) The intervention of the Government. (4) The market demand of the commodity.
Last Answer : The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity
Description : In a Laissez-faire economy (1) the customers take all the decisions regarding production of all the commodities (2) the Government does not interfere in the free functioning of demand and ... of various commodities produced (4) the Government controls the allocation of all the factors of production
Last Answer : the Government does not interfere in the free functioning of demand and supply forces in the market
Description : A ‘Market Economy’ is one which (1) is controlled by the Government (2) is free from the Government control (3) in influenced by international market forces (4) All of these
Last Answer : is free from the Government control
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The pH value of water indicates the logarithm of reciprocal of hydrogen ion concentration in water (B) Higher value of pH ... value of pH means higher hydrogen ion contraction (D) Lower value of pH gives alkaline solution
Last Answer : (D) Lower value of pH gives alkaline solution
Description : Value-added means value of - (1) output at factor cost (2) output at market prices (3) goods and services less depreciation (4) goods and services less cost of intermediate goods and services
Last Answer : (4) goods and services less cost of intermediate goods and services Explanation: Value added is an economic term to express the difference between the value of goods and the cost of materials or ... services by others. So it is of goods and services less cost of intermediate goods and services.
Description : Value-added means value of (1) output at factor cost (2) output at market prices (3) goods and services less depreciation (4) goods and services less cost of intermediate goods and services
Last Answer : goods and services less cost of intermediate goods and services
Description : Covalent network crystals have-------? A. higher melting point then molecular crystals (Answer) B. lower melting point then molecular crystals C. discrete molecules linked by Van der waals forces D. hydrogen bonding
Last Answer : A. higher melting point then molecular crystals (Answer)
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Aromatics have higher specific gravity than paraffins (B) Gross calorific value (GCV) of petrofuels is equal to (12400 - 2100 ρ 2 ) where, ρ is the specific gravity ... volume basis (i.e., Kcal/litre) (D) Higher specific gravity of petrofuels means higher C/H ratio
Last Answer : (C) Heavier petrofuels have higher GCV on weight basis (i.e., Kcal/kg) but lower GCV on volume basis (i.e., Kcal/litre)
Description : Calorific value as determined by bomb calorimeter is the (A) Higher calorific value at constant volume (B) Gross calorific value at constant pressure (C) Lower calorific value at constant pressure (D) Net calorific value at constant volume
Last Answer : (A) Higher calorific value at constant volume
Description : Nitrogen fixing bacteria make combination with cells of the roots of - a) Pulses b) Rice c) Wheat d) Sugarcane
Last Answer : a) Pulses
Description : What is the use of biochar in farming? 1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming. 2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen fixing microorganisms. 3. ... are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : d) 1, 2 and 3
Description : Symbiotic nitrogen fixing bacteria is — a. Azotobacter b. Azospirillum c. Rhizobium d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Rhizobium
Description : What is meant by focused differentiation? A. Providing a high perceived value service or product to a selected market segment that justifies a substantial price premium B. ... differentiation D. Concentrating on differentiation as the primary means of achieving competitive advantage
Last Answer : Providing a high perceived value service or product to a selected market segment that justifies a substantial price premium
Description : US forces will be leaving Afghanistan in what year now?
Last Answer : When our dependency on oil is through. Id say in a 10–15 years, when a large amount of vehicles run on electricity/hydrogen, we will no longer care about the middle-east.
Description : When income increase, consumption also increases : (1) in a lower proportion (2) in a higher proportion (3) in the same proportion (4) None of the options
Last Answer : (1) in a lower proportion Explanation: According to the Keynesian Consumption theory, "men are disposed, as a rule and on average, to increase their consumption as their income increases, but ... consume decreases, i.e., house-holds spend a decreasing proportion of marginal income on consumption.
Description : Diamonds are priced higher than water because : (1) they are sold by selected firms with monopolistic powers. (2) their marginal utility to buyers is higher than that of water. (3) their total utility to buyers is higher than that of water. (4) consumers do not buy them at lower prices.
Last Answer : (2) their marginal utility to buyers is higher than that of water. Explanation: The water diamond paradox or puzzle was a mystery of Adam Smith who observed that the price of diamonds was much higher ... is very high and so consumers are willing to pay higher prices for diamond, than for water.
Description : If average cost falls, marginal cost - (1) increases at a higher rate (2) falls at the same rate (3) increases at a lower rate (4) falls at a higher rate
Last Answer : (2) falls at the same rate Explanation: Average cost is the per unit cost incurred in the production of a good or service. It is specified as the total cost divided by the quantity of output ... cost also rises; when average cost curve falls with the increase in output, the marginal cost also rises.
Description : Compared to the case of perfect competition, a monopolist is more likely to: a. charge a higher price b. produce a lower quantity of the product c. make a greater amount of economic profit d. all of the above
Last Answer : d. all of the above
Description : Other things remaining the same, when a consumer's income increases, his equilibrium point moves to A.A higher indifference curve B.To the left-hand side on the same indifference curve C.Remains unchanged on the same indifference curve D.A lower indifference curve
Last Answer : A.A higher indifference curve
Last Answer : in a lower proportion
Description : If average cost falls, marginal cost (1) increases at a higher rate (2) falls at the same rate (3) increases at a lower rate (4) falls at a higher rate
Last Answer : falls at the same rate
Last Answer : their marginal utility to buyers is higher than that of water.
Description : A Black Market is a situation where in (1) Goods are loaded by the producers (2) Goods are sold secretly (3) Goods are sold at prices higher than what is fixed by the Government (4) Goods are made available
Last Answer : (2) Goods are sold secretly Explanation: Black market is the market in which illegal goods are traded. Goods acquired illegally take one of two price levels: (i) they may be cheaper than legal ... defining feature of black markets is that they have to be carried out secretly as they are illegal.
Description : A Black Market is a situation wherein (1) Goods are loaded by the producers (2) Goods are sold secretly (3) Goods are sold at prices higher than what is fixed by the Government (4) Goods are made available (sold) only after there is a rise in prices
Last Answer : Goods are sold secretly
Description : What exactly is China doing to keep the value of their currency low, and why is it important?
Last Answer : answer:They make more of it lots more of it. The result is inflation which leads their money to statistically be worth less. It's important because it benefits companies that reside in China and operate ... also why it actually BENEFITS the US in some cases for the value of the dollar to go down.
Description : If a country devalues its currency, its - (1) (1) Exports become cheaper and imports become costlier (2) (2) Exports become costlier and imports become cheaper. (3) Exports value is equivalent to imports value (4) No effect on exports and imports
Last Answer : (1) Exports become cheaper and imports become costlier Explanation: Devaluation means official lowering of the value of a country's currency within a fixed exchange rate system, by which the ... turn, means that imports are more expensive, making domestic consumers less likely to purchase them.
Description : An increase in interest rates (a) is likely to reduce savings (b) is likely to reduce external value of currency © Leads to a shift in the MEC schedule (d) Leads to a movement along MEC schedule.
Last Answer : (d) Leads to a movement along MEC schedule
Description : If a country devalues its currency, its (1) Exports become cheaper and imports become costlier (2) Exports become costlier and imports become cheaper. (3) Exports value is equivalent to imports value (4) No effect on exports and imports
Last Answer : Exports become cheaper and imports become costlier
Description : The price at which the government offers to sell foodgrains lower than the market price is known as? a. Procurement price b. Minimum support price c. Issue price d. Market price.
Last Answer : c. Issue price