Quiz 55: Basic GK : Economics March 2, 2009 1. Ad Valorem Tax is levied on the basis of which among the following?VolumeValueProductionExport2. A systematic record of all economic transactions completed between residents of a country and the rest of the world in a year is known as..?Net Capital FlowBalance of PaymentBalance of TradeAbsolute Flow 3. “A statement of estimated receipts and expenditures called annual Financial Statement (Budget) has to be placed before parliament for each financial year.” The above provision has been enshrined in which among the following articles of Constitution of India?Article 110Article 111Article 112Article 1134. Birth rate is number of births per ………….of the population during one year.1001000100001000005. Capitalism is based upon “Laissez-faire system”. What is "Laissez-faire system"?No governmental interventionMaximum governmental interventionRole of Market Forces is MinimumLimited government Intervention6. Goods which have positive relationship between price and quantity demanded are called as ….?Veblen goodEssential GoodsGiffen GoodCapital Good7. "Bad money (if not limited in quantity) drives good money out of circulation". Which law in economics says this? Keynes’ lawWagner’s lawGresham’s lawGrimm’s law 8. Which among the following is a suitable term for the state of economy in which economic activity is slowing down but wages and prices continue to rise ?InflationDeflationSkweflationStagflation9. Agriculture, Irrigation and Power Projects were given highest priority in which among the following plans?First Five Year PlanSecond Five Year PlanThird Five Year PlanFourth Five Year Plan10. Which among the following is the oldest insurance company of India?Oriental Life Insurance CompanyLife Insurance Company of IndiaGeneral Assurance Company of IndiaNone of themSubmit Test « Previous Next »