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WorksheetsCAFC SEPT 2025 ATTEMPT
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 3hrs 54mins
If a country has the following economic data: GDP_MP = ₹ 2,000 billion, indirect taxes = ₹ 250 billion and subsidies = ₹ 100 billion, what is its GDP at Factor Cost?
₹ 1,850 billion
₹ 2,100 billion
₹ 2,150 billion
₹ 2,000 billion
If the Average Propensity to Save (APS) of a household is 0.4, and their total income is ₹ 25,000, what is the total saving?
₹ 15,000
₹ 10,000
₹ 6,250
₹ 12,500
Which of the following is an anti-inflationary measure that puts downward pressure on aggregate demand, causing the economy to slow down?
Reduction in government spending.
Increase in government spending.
Decrease in interest rates.
Decrease in taxes.
The slope of the consumption function represents ________.
Average Propensity to Save (APS).
Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC).
Marginal Propensity to Save (MPS).
Average Propensity to Consume (APC).
Who are the economists credited with pioneering National Income Accounting?
John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman
Simon Kuznets and Richard Stone
Adam Smith and David Ricardo
Paul Samuelson and Joseph Schumpeter
Business cycles typically consist of which of the following phases?
Inflation, deflation, stagnation, growth
Expansion, peak, contraction, trough
Recession, depression, boom, stabilization
Peak, decline, recovery, boom
Which of the following is true about the duration and intensity of business cycles?
Business cycles have a fixed duration and intensity.
Business cycles exhibit the same duration and intensity across all economies.
Business cycles varies in duration and intensity, but they share common features.
Business cycles do not vary in duration or intensity.
What does Article 275 of the Indian Constitution deal with?
Surcharge on certain duties and taxes for purposes of the union.
Statutory grants-in-aid from the union to certain states.
Grants for any public purpose.
Loans for any public purpose.
The advent of mobile phones, which led to a boom in telecom industry, exemplifies which external cause of business cycles?
Technology Disruptions
Technology Shocks
Technology Regulations
Technology Limitations
Which of the following best describes the economic conditions during bad trade in a business cycle?
Rising prices and low unemployment rate.
Falling prices and high unemployment rate.
High consumer confidence and rising wages.
Increasing demand and production.
Contractionary fiscal policy typically involves:
Increasing government spending and reducing taxes.
Reducing government spending and increasing taxes.
Increasing government spending and increasing taxes.
Reducing both government spending and taxes.
The government's use of proceeds from progressive taxes to supply essential food grains at highly subsidized prices to BPL households is an example of:
Allocation Function
Stabilization Function
Redistribution Function
Production Function
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which mandates free and compulsory education for every child between the ages of six to fourteen years, is an example of:
Government Intervention in the case of Merit Goods.
Government Intervention in the case of Demerit Goods.
Government Intervention in the case of Public Goods.
Government Intervention to correct Externalities.
Who introduced the concept of 'collective consumption goods,' which later came to be known as public goods?
Milton Friedman
John Maynard Keynes
Paul A. Samuelson
Adam Smith
If a government's revenue receipts for a year are ₹ 10,000 crore, capital receipts excluding borrowing are ₹ 2,000 crore, revenue expenditure is ₹ 12,000 crore and capital expenditure is ₹ 5,000 crore. What is the fiscal deficit?
₹ 5,000 crore
₹ 7,000 crore
₹ 10,000 crore
₹ 9,000 crore
__________ is defined as the excess of total estimated expenditure over total estimated revenue and is the difference between all receipts and expenditures, both revenue and capital.
Fiscal Deficit
Revenue Deficit
Budgetary Deficit
Primary Deficit
The situation when the market does not supply products at all despite the fact that such products and services are wanted by the people is known as:
Temporary market failure
Complete market failure
Partial market failure
Relative market failure
For initial deposit of ₹ 6,00,000, the credit creation is calculated at ₹ 50,00,000. What is Required Reserved Ratio (RRR)?
12%
10%
12.5%
8%
Alex has comprehensive car insurance, which covers the cost of repairs if his car is damaged in an accident. As a result, he drives more recklessly, knowing that his insurance will cover any damages. Over time, he gets into more accidents and files more insurance claims due to his careless driving. This scenario illustrates which of the following concepts?
Moral Hazard
Market Power
Lemon’s Problem
Government Interventions
Under Article 266(1) of the Constitution of India, which of the following is used in relation to all fund flows where the government acts as a banker?
Public Account
Consolidated Fund
Contingency Fund
State Development Fund
If the money supply is ₹ 1,000 billion and the monetary base is ₹ 200 billion, what is the money multiplier (m)?
5
2
10
0.2
What is the primary objective of monetary policy in most countries, including India?
To ensure a high level of government spending.
To maintain a balance between price stability and economic growth.
To promote export-led growth.
To control exchange rates at all costs.
Which of the following is not a quantitative tool as used by RBI to control the money supply in the entire economy?
Open Market Operations
Statutory Liquidity Ratio
Selective Credit Control
Cash Reserve Ratio
When the speculative demand for money becomes perfectly elastic with respect to the interest rate, making the speculative money demand curve parallel to the X-axis, this situation is called a/an _________.
Inflationary gap
Liquidity trap
Monetary expansion
Deflationary spiral
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate is the penal rate at which the Central Banks lend money to Banks, over the rate available under the Repo Policy. Which of the following are the correct options to calculate MSF Rate?
MSF Rate = Repo Rate + 1 MSF Rate
MSF Rate = Repo Rate - 1 MSF Rate
MSF Rate = Repo Rate + 1
MSF Rate = Repo Rate - 1
According to Friedman, how does the price level, as a determinant, affect the nominal demand for money?
It has no effect.
It is negatively related to the demand for money.
A rise in the price level increases the demand for money and vice versa.
A rise in the price level decreases the demand for money.
ABC Ltd., a company based in Country 'A', imports machinery from Country 'B'. Recently, Country 'A' introduced a measure that requires all importers to pay 25% of the total value of goods three months in advance before the goods arrive. Which measure has been adopted by Country 'A'?
Financial Measures
Price Control Measures
Measures affecting Competition
Government Procurement Policies
Calculate Broad Money (M3) from the following data: Particulars | (₹ in Crores) Currency with the public | 2250 Demand Deposits with the banking system | 630 Total post office deposits | 478 Time deposits with banks | 535 Savings deposits with Post office savings banks | 312
₹ 3,415 crores
₹ 3,225 crores
₹ 3,260 crores
₹ 3,420 crores
Which monetary tool is used to check temporary liquidity mismatches in the market due to foreign capital flow?
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
Open Market Operations (OMO)
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF)
In which of the following forms of FDI, 100% investment is allowed under the automatic route for airport projects in India?
Greenfield investment
Brownfield investment
Joint venture
Subsidiary establishment
Who proposed that a country should export goods in which it has the greatest absolute advantage and import goods in which its absolute advantage is comparatively less?
Adam Smith
David Ricardo
Eli Heckscher and Bertil Ohlin
John Maynard Keynes
Which of the following consists of a group of countries that have a free trade agreement among themselves and may apply a common external tariff to other countries?
Free-trade area
Regional Preferential Trade Agreements
Economic and Monetary Union
Trading Bloc
Country 'X' has seen an increase in its Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER). As a result, Country 'X's goods are becoming more expensive for foreign buyers, and imports from other countries are becoming cheaper. What is the likely impact on Country 'X's economy?
Exports from Country 'X' will increase.
Imports to Country 'X' will become more expensive.
Exports from Country 'X' will become less competitive.
Imports to Country 'X' will decrease.
A U.S. based cell phone service provider expands its operations in India by offering the same telecommunication services as it does in the U.S. This type of investment is an example of:
Horizontal direct investment
Vertical investment
Conglomerate Investment
Two-way direct foreign investment
The government of India has imposed tariff on steel product as under: 5% ad valorem or ₹ 800 per tonne, whichever is higher. It is an example of:
Mixed Tariff
Compound Tariff
Ad valorem Tariff
Bound Tariff
Which of the following is not the advantage of a fixed exchange rate regime?
An increase in speculation on exchange rate movements.
Enhances international trade and investment.
Avoids currency fluctuations and eliminates exchange rate risks.
Enhances the credibility of the country’s monetary policy.
An anti-dumping duty is a protectionist tariff that a domestic government imposes on imports that it believes are priced below _______.
Production cost
Export price
Fair market value
Import duty
Which of the following is NOT an example of Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)?
Eco-labelling
Quality standards
Import quotas
Organic certification
Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) was abolished in May 2017 and which of the following replaced it?
Foreign Investor Promotion Portal (FIPP)
Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIFP)
Foreign Direct Investment Promotion Portal (FDIPP)
Foreign Direct Investment Promotion Portal (FDIPP)
The (a) includes a stable and transparent tax structure, better tax compliance, reduction of subsidies and encouragement of private sector participation.
Fiscal Reforms
Capital Market Reforms
Trade Policy Reforms
Monetary and Financial Sector Reforms
Which of the following sectors has recently been included under the PLI Scheme?
Automobiles
Textiles
White goods (Air conditioners and LED lights)
Pharmaceuticals
Which of the following was NOT the focus of the monetary and financial sector reforms?
Reducing the burden of non-performing assets on government banks.
Restricting foreign investment in banks.
Introducing and sustaining competition.
Deregulating interest rates.
What type of economy is described as prevalent in ancient and medieval India?
A predominantly agricultural economy
A self-reliant and prosperous economy
A heavily trade-dependent economy
A barter-based economy
What is the full form of PMI?
Prime Management Index
Purchase Management Index
Purchasing Managers' Index
Property Managers' Index
Which of the following is the aim of the National Manufacturing Policy?
To increase the share of manufacturing in GVA to 27% by 2027.
To increase the share of manufacturing in NDP to 27% by 2027.
To increase the share of manufacturing in NNP to 25% by 2025.
To increase the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% by 2025.
The reason for introduction of 'Kisan Rail' is:
For taking initiative towards transportation of perishable goods to market.
For improvement in farm produce logistics.
For creation of start-up eco system in agriculture and allied sectors.
For taking initiative to formulate a comprehensive policy framework for logistics sector.
Which facility was provided to industry groups to allow flexibility and rapid changes in their product mix without requiring a fresh license?
Open General License (OGL)
Broad-Banding
Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
Export Promotion Policy
Which scheme aims to increase water use efficiency at the farm level?
Agricultural Mechanization
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)
Agri Infrastructure Fund
The important feature of a mixed economy is the:
Co-existence of both manufacturing and service sectors
Co-existence of both agriculture and industries
Co-existence of both private and public sectors
Co-existence of both small and large industries
Which of the following is NOT covered under Macro Economics?
Balance of Payment
The overall level of savings and investment
The level of employment
Behaviour of Firms
An ice cream company is planning to expand its business. Before making decisions, it studies various economic factors, such as consumer preferences, pricing strategies, employee wages and the ideal location for its outlets. Which level of the economy does the company analyze for expansion?
Macro Economy
Micro Economy
International Economy
National Economy
Under ________ conditions, supply will be more than that under ________ conditions.
Monopolized; Competitive
Competitive; Monopolized
Competitive, Oligopoly
Oligopoly, Monopolized
Demand is said to be elastic, if:
Elasticity is one (Eₚ = 1)
Elasticity is greater than one (Eₚ > 1)
Elasticity is less than one (Eₚ < 1)
Elasticity is zero (Eₚ = 0)
The consumer is in equilibrium position at a point where the price line is:
cutting an indifference curve
below an indifference curve
tangent to an indifference curve
above an indifference curve
Which one of the following is not the characteristic of a capitalist economy?
Profit motive
Competition
Freedom of enterprise
Collective ownership
What will happen to demand when a larger proportion of people belong to older age groups relative to younger age groups?
There will be increased demand for children's books.
There will be increased demand for geriatric care services, spectacles and walking sticks etc.
There will be increased demand for normal goods and services.
There will be decreased demand for goods and services.
The condition for consumer equilibrium is given by:
MUx Px = MUy Py
MUx = MUy
MUx/Px = MUy/Py
MUx/MUy = Py/Px
Which of the following statements is true about Giffen goods?
All Giffen goods are inferior goods.
All inferior goods are Giffen goods.
Giffen goods are inferior goods with close substitutes.
Giffen goods follow the law of demand.
The concept of consumer surplus is closely related to the _______ curve for a product.
Supply
Demand
Cost
Profit
The slope of the budget line is determined by the relative prices of the two goods and is equal to:
Total expenditure of two goods
The price ratio of two goods
The income level of the consumer
The marginal utility of the goods
How does an increase in the income of consumers generally affect the demand for normal goods?
It decreases the demand.
It has no effect on the demand.
It increases the demand.
It makes the demand more elastic.
If a company increases its advertisement expenditure by 20% and the quantity demanded increases by 40%, what is the advertisement elasticity of demand?
Ea = 0
Ea = 1
Ea = 0.5
Ea = 2
When average product rises as a result of an increase in the quantity of variable input, marginal product is:
less than the average product
minimum
equal to the average product
more than the average product
Which of the following curve is known as 'plant curve'?
Average total cost curve
Average variable cost curve
Short run average cost curve
Long run average cost curve
Which of the following factors or resources make it possible to produce goods and services?
Land, Labour, Industrial policy and Capital
Land, Labour, Fiscal policy and Capital
Land, Labour, Capital and Entrepreneurial ability
Land, Labour, Technology and Capital
In Cobb-Douglas production function, output is manufactured production and inputs used are:
Entrepreneur and land
Labour and capital
Land and Labour
Entrepreneur and capital
After identifying the market, the enterprise has to make decision regarding 4 P’s namely:
Product, Promotion, Price and Purchase
Product, Promotion, Profit and Place
Product, Promotion, Price and Place
Product, Purchase, Price and Placement
If a firm adds more number of workers but total output starts to increase at a decreasing rate, the firm is experiencing:
Increasing Returns to Scale
Diminishing Marginal Returns
Constant Returns to Scale
Negative Marginal Returns
Which of the following statements are correct?
Statement I and IV
Statement II and III
Statement I and II
Statement III and IV
In an increase in supply with unchanged demand:
The equilibrium price will go down and the quantity demanded will go up.
The equilibrium price will go up and the quantity demanded will go down.
The equilibrium price will go up and the quantity demanded will remain constant.
The equilibrium price will go down and the quantity demanded will also go down.
Assuming that the supply of cars will remain constant and the prices of cars are expected to increase in future, then what will be its effect on Demand Curve?
Demand curve will shift to right.
Demand curve will shift to left.
Demand curve will remain unchanged.
Insufficient information to predict the effect on demand curve.
A competitive firm should shut down if:
Its total revenues are less than the total cost.
Its total revenues are less than the marginal revenues.
Its total revenues are less than the average variable cost.
Its total revenues are less than the fixed cost.
Under which of the following forms of market structure a firm cannot influence the price of its product?
Monopoly
Oligopoly
Perfect competition
Monopolistic competition
What is the Average Variable Cost (AVC) when the quantity produced is 100 units, the total cost is ₹ 1,000, and the fixed cost is ₹ 200?
₹ 5
₹ 8
₹ 10
₹ 12
Which one of the following is not the object of price discrimination?
To earn maximum profit
To enjoy economies of scale
To hold excess stock
To secure equity through pricing
Which of the following is a fundamental cause for the creation of a monopoly?
Barriers to entry
Low startup costs
High competition
Equal distribution of resources
A fast-food chain introduces a new burger with a unique sauce to differentiate itself from competitors. Although many similar burger options exist in the market, customers perceive this product as distinct. Which type of market structure has been represented in given scenario?
Perfect Competition
Monopoly
Monopolistic Competition
Oligopoly
Identify the correct formula for Marginal Revenue (MR) when there is a one-unit change in output.
MRₙ = TRₙ - TRₙ₋₁
MRₙ = TRₙ + TRₙ₋₁
MRₙ = TRₙ × TRₙ₋₁
MRₙ = TRₙ / TRₙ₋₁
When both demand and supply decrease, the equilibrium quantity ______ but the change in equilibrium price is ______.
decreases, uncertain
increases, constant
increases, uncertain
decreases, constant
Aluminium industry is the example of:
Competitive oligopoly
Perfect oligopoly
Collusive oligopoly
Open oligopoly
Kinked Demand Curve is found under:
Monopoly
Monopsony
Duopoly
Oligopoly
When there is a decrease in demand due to a fall in income, while supply remains the same, what happens to the demand curve?
It will shifts to the right.
It will remain unchanged.
It will shifts to the left.
It will become vertical.
Which type of firm has the market power to charge a price above marginal cost and earn a positive profit?
A perfectly competitive firm
A monopolistic competitive firm
A monopoly firm
A firm in an oligopolistic market
Suppose that the cost of producing 1,000 units of a product by a Firm is ₹ 15,000. The entrepreneur has invested ₹ 50,000 in the business and the normal rate of return in the market is 10%. What will be the implicit cost?
₹ 5,000
₹ 1,500
₹ 6,500
₹ 2,000
Consider the following data and answer the Questions No. 90 to 92: Financial Year (FY): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 GDP Deflator: 100, 154.25, 168.40, 148.25 In which FY the price level has fallen?
FY 2020-21
FY 2023-24
FY 2022-23
FY 2021-22
What will be the inflation rate in FY 2022-23 as compared to FY 2021-22?
9.54%
8.76%
9.17%
7.44%
In which FY the nominal GDP and real GDP are the same?
FY 2021-22
FY 2022-23
FY 2020-21
FY 2023-24
