Economics miscellaneous


Economics miscellaneous

  1. Which of the following is not considered as National Debt ?









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    Government debt is the debt owed by a central government. Governments usually borrow by issuing securities, government bonds and bills. Government Bonds are often issued via auctions at Stock Exchanges. There are two main depository types: Book-Entry and Certificate. Insurance policies do not come under government debt. In insurance, the insurance policy is a contract (generally a standard form contract) between the insurer and the insured, known as the policyholder, which determines the claims which the insurer is legally required to pay.

    Correct Option: B

    Government debt is the debt owed by a central government. Governments usually borrow by issuing securities, government bonds and bills. Government Bonds are often issued via auctions at Stock Exchanges. There are two main depository types: Book-Entry and Certificate. Insurance policies do not come under government debt. In insurance, the insurance policy is a contract (generally a standard form contract) between the insurer and the insured, known as the policyholder, which determines the claims which the insurer is legally required to pay.


  1. The permission given to a bank customer to draw cheques in excess of his current account balance is called









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    Overdrafts is an extension of credit from a lending institution when an account reaches zero. An overdraft allows the individual to continue withdrawing money even if the account has no funds in it. Basically the bank allows people to borrow a set amount of money. An overdraft occurs when money is withdrawn from a bank account and the available balance goes below zero. In this situation the account is said to be “overdrawn.”

    Correct Option: D

    Overdrafts is an extension of credit from a lending institution when an account reaches zero. An overdraft allows the individual to continue withdrawing money even if the account has no funds in it. Basically the bank allows people to borrow a set amount of money. An overdraft occurs when money is withdrawn from a bank account and the available balance goes below zero. In this situation the account is said to be “overdrawn.”



  1. Which of the following taxes is not collected by the Central Government ?









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    A professional tax, also known as an occupation tax or a professional privilege tax, is a tax that a professional must pay to receive the right to practice a professional service. Many state and local governments collect professional tax, and a professional who has clients in more than one state may owe professional taxes in several states.

    Correct Option: C

    A professional tax, also known as an occupation tax or a professional privilege tax, is a tax that a professional must pay to receive the right to practice a professional service. Many state and local governments collect professional tax, and a professional who has clients in more than one state may owe professional taxes in several states.


  1. Excise duty on a commodity is payable with reference to its









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    An excise or excise tax (sometimes called a duty of excise special tax) is an inland tax on the sale, or production for sale, of specific goods or a tax on a good produced for sale, or sold, within a country or licenses for specific activities. Excises are distinguished from customs duties, which are taxes on importation. Excises are inland taxes, whereas customs duties are border taxes.

    Correct Option: A

    An excise or excise tax (sometimes called a duty of excise special tax) is an inland tax on the sale, or production for sale, of specific goods or a tax on a good produced for sale, or sold, within a country or licenses for specific activities. Excises are distinguished from customs duties, which are taxes on importation. Excises are inland taxes, whereas customs duties are border taxes.



  1. In India, disguised unemployment is generally observed in










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    As the word suggests, disguised unemployment refers to a situation when a person is apparently employed, but in effect unemployed. It is a phenomenon of concealed unemploy-ment, not visible to the open eyes. Here it is not possible to identify as to who are unemployed, as all “appear to be working.” Disguised unemployment is especially seen in the field of agriculture. Most of the people are observed to be engaged in agriculture; however, in reality a sufficient number of them are unemployed. Their contribution regarding production is negligible.

    Correct Option: A

    As the word suggests, disguised unemployment refers to a situation when a person is apparently employed, but in effect unemployed. It is a phenomenon of concealed unemploy-ment, not visible to the open eyes. Here it is not possible to identify as to who are unemployed, as all “appear to be working.” Disguised unemployment is especially seen in the field of agriculture. Most of the people are observed to be engaged in agriculture; however, in reality a sufficient number of them are unemployed. Their contribution regarding production is negligible.