INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements with reference to the differences between the ‘Real GDP and Nominal GDP’:

1. Nominal GDP is also known as GDP at constant prices.

2. Real GDP is Nominal GDP adjusted for inflation.

3. Nominal GDP growth is higher than real GDP growth.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. RBI carries out the Open Market Operations (OMOs) through commercial banks and also directly with the public. 

2. If central bank signals that it will move to a ‘neutral’ liquidity stance from a ‘deficit’ stance, it means more liquidity is likely develop in the system in future. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following would result in appreciation of the domestic currency (rupee) in terms of foreign currency (US dollar)?

1. Rise in the interest rates in India.

2. Increase in income of Indians in comparison to Americans.

2. Aggregate demand of India grows faster than the rest of the world’s demand.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to a normal Union Budget, consider the following types of deficits:

1. Fiscal Deficit.

2. Revenue Deficit.

3. Effective Revenue Deficit.

4. Primary Deficit.

Arrange the types of deficits mentioned above in decreasing order and select the correct answer using codes given below:

Which among the following are the effects of Globalisation?

Consider the following statements:

1. A surplus current account means that the nation is a lender to other countries and a deficit current account means that the nation is a borrower from other countries. 

2. The capital account deals with the change in ownership of a country’s assets, and the current account reflects the change in a country’s net income.

3. Developing nations typically run very large capital account deficits in proportion to their GDP, which are financed by loans and grants on the current account.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 Consider the following statements:

1. Profit is the difference between total revenue and total cost.

2. With the increase in output the total profit of the company always increases.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Which of the following conditions can increase the acceptability of a national currency to be used as an international medium of exchange?

1. The amount of goods that can be bought with a certain amount of that currency does not change frequently. 

2. The national currency is freely convertible at a fixed price into another asset like gold.

3. The issuing authority has full control over the value of that asset into which the currency can be converted.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements:

1. The demand for every good in the market has a direct relationship with increase or decrease in its price.

2. Price elasticity is a measure of the change in demand of product/service in response to changes in income of consumers.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 

1. It issues currency of the country. 

2. It controls money supply of the country.

3. It acts as a banker to the government. 

4. It acts as a bank to the banking system.

5. It is the lender of last resort.

Which of the statements given above correctly define the functions of ‘Reserve Bank of India’?