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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 ECONOMICS 2023

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Finance Commission determines :
a.
The resources transfer to the States Correct Answer
b.
The resources transfer to the various departments
c.
The finances of Government of India
d.
None of the above
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The Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280, primarily tasked with defining the financial relations between the Central Government and the State Governments, specifically regarding the distribution of tax revenues (resource transfer).
Q2 mcq 1 mark
Expansion of NITI Aayog :
a.
National Institute for Tomorrow’s India
b.
National Institute for Transport in India
c.
National Institution for Transforming India Correct Answer
d.
National Institute for Trade in India
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NITI Aayog stands for National Institution for Transforming India. It was formed on January 1, 2015, replacing the Planning Commission to provide strategic and technical advice to the government.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
According to Classical theory, rate of interest is a reward for __________.
a.
Capital
b.
Investment
c.
Saving Correct Answer
d.
Demand
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According to Classical economists, the rate of interest is the reward for 'waiting' or 'abstinence' from consumption, which is equivalent to saving. It is the price that equilibrates the supply of savings and the demand for investment.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is not an example of Foreign Direct Investment ?
a.
the purchase of bonds or stock issued by a textile company overseas. Correct Answer
b.
the construction of a new auto assembly plant overseas.
c.
the creation of a wholly owned business firm overseas.
d.
the acquisition of an existing steel mill overseas.
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) involves a lasting interest and significant control in an enterprise. Purchasing bonds or stocks (portfolio investment) is not considered FDI because it does not involve management control or a lasting interest in the foreign entity.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
PQLI is the indicator of __________.
a.
Economic progress
b.
Economic growth
c.
Economic development Correct Answer
d.
Economic welfare
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PQLI (Physical Quality of Life Index) measures the quality of life and well-being of a population, which is a core component of economic development, distinguishing it from purely numerical economic growth.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
The other name for “Macro Economics” is :
a.
Market Theory
b.
Price Theory
c.
Micro Theory
d.
Income Theory Correct Answer
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Macroeconomics deals with the economy as a whole, focusing on aggregate variables like national income, output, and employment. Therefore, it is commonly referred to as 'Income Theory' or 'Income and Employment Theory'. Price Theory refers to Microeconomics.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
Method of Repayment of Public Debt is __________.
a.
Sinking Fund
b.
Terminal Annuity
c.
Conversion of Loans
d.
All of the above Correct Answer
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Public debt repayment methods include Sinking Fund (setting aside money periodically), Terminal Annuity (repayment in installments), and Conversion of Loans (issuing new bonds to pay old ones). Thus, all are valid methods.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
The core of the Classical theory of employment is __________.
a.
Law of Markets Correct Answer
b.
Law of Diminishing Return
c.
Law of Consumption
d.
Law of Demand
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The core of the Classical theory of employment is J.B. Say's 'Law of Markets', which states that 'supply creates its own demand', implying that there cannot be general overproduction or involuntary unemployment in the long run.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
The country following Capitalism is __________.
a.
India
b.
Russia
c.
China
d.
America Correct Answer
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The correct answer is (D) America. Capitalism is an economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and the operation of the economy for profit. America is a classic example of a capitalist economy. India, China, and Russia, while having market elements today, have historically or currently featured significant state control, planning, or mixed-economy characteristics (e.g., India's mixed economy).
Q10 mcq 1 mark
The study of alternating fluctuations in business activity is referred to in Economics as :
a.
Recovery
b.
Boom
c.
Trade cycle Correct Answer
d.
Recession
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The correct answer is (C) Trade cycle. A trade cycle (also known as a business cycle) refers to the periodic but irregular up-and-down movements in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real GDP and other macroeconomic variables. Recovery, Boom, and Recession are individual phases of the trade cycle, not the cycle itself.
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
The word ‘Statistics’ is used as __________.
a.
Plural
b.
Singular and Plural
c.
Singular
d.
None of the above
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
In 2016, Demonetization of currency includes denominat ions of __________.
a.
` 1000 and ` 2000
b.
` 200 and ` 500
c.
` 500 and ` 1000
d.
All the above
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Q13 mcq 1 mark
The Multiplier is calculated as __________.
a.
1/(1−MPC)
b.
1/MPS
c.
1/MPC
d.
(a) and (b)
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Q14 mcq 1 mark
Environmental goods are __________.
a.
Market goods
b.
Non-market goods
c.
Both (a) and (b)
d.
None of the above
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Q15 mcq 1 mark
MV Stands for :
a.
Supply of Bank money
b.
Demand for money
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Q16 mcq
ations in business activity is referred to in Economics as :
a.
Recovery
b.
Boom
c.
Trade cycle
d.
Recession
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Q16 mcq
BENELUX is a form of :
a.
Common Market
b.
Free trade area
c.
Customs Union
d.
Economic Union
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Q17 mcq
IBRD is otherwise called as :
a.
ASEAN
b.
International Monetary Fund
c.
International Finance Corporation
d.
World Bank
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Q18 mcq
The basic philosophy behind long-term planning is to bring __________ changes in the economy.
a.
Industrial
b.
Financial
c.
Structural
d.
Agricultural
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Q19 mcq
Sustainable Development Goals and Targets are to be achieved by :
a.
2030
b.
2020
c.
2050
d.
2025
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Q20 mcq
The Agricultural Refinance Development Corporation started functioning from :
a.
June 1, 1963
b.
June 3, 1963
c.
July 1, 1963
d.
July 3, 1963
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Define ‘Economic Model’.
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Define GDP deflator.
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
List out any four assumptions of Say’s Law.
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
Define ‘Multiplier’.
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Q25 short answer 2 marks
Define Money.
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Q26 short answer 2 marks
Distinguish between CRR and SLR.
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Q27 short answer 2 marks
What do you mean by Balance of Payment ?
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Q28 short answer 2 marks
When and where was SAARC Secretariat established ?
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Q29 short answer 2 marks
What are the social indicators of economic development ?
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Q30 short answer 2 marks
Write down the differences between Descriptive Statistics and Inferential Statistics.
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Q31 short answer 3 marks
Indicate the demerits of Socialism.
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Q32 short answer 3 marks
Explain in brief - NNP at factor cost.
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Q33 short answer 3 marks
What do you mean by aggregate demand ? Mention its components.
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Q34 short answer 3 marks
Differentiate between Autonomous and Induced investment.
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Q35 short answer 3 marks
Explain Demand-Pull and Cost-push inflation.
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Q36 short answer 3 marks
What are the functions of NABARD ?
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Q37 short answer 3 marks
Describe the subject matter of International Economics.
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Q38 short answer 3 marks
Write the agenda of BRICS Summit, 2018.
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Q39 short answer 3 marks
What are the functions of Statistics ?
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Q40 short answer 3 marks
List out any three taxes, that are levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the States, according to Article-269.
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Q42 long answer 5 marks
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Q43 long answer 5 marks
Discuss the various methods of estimating the National Income of a Country.
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Q44 long answer 5 marks
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Q45 long answer 5 marks
Compare the features among Capitalism, Secularism and Mixedism.
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Q46 long answer 5 marks
Describe the types of unemployment.
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Q47 long answer 5 marks
What are the differences between Marginal Efficiency of Capital and Marginal Efficiency of Investment ?
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Q48 long answer 5 marks
Explain Keynes’ Psychological law of Consumption function with diagram.
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Q49 long answer 5 marks
Explain the differences between Classical theory and Keynes’ theory.
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Q50 long answer 5 marks
Explain the functions of Money.
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Q51 long answer 5 marks
Discuss the differences between Internal Trade and International Trade.
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Q52 long answer 5 marks
Describe the different types of Planning.
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Q53 long answer 5 marks
What are the objectives of Monetary Policy ? Explain.
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Q54 long answer 5 marks
What do you mean by GST ? Explain its advantages.
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Q55 long answer 5 marks
State the causes of Land Pollution and mention the remedial measures to control Land Pollution.
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Q56 long answer 5 marks
Calculate the Karl Pearson correlation co-efficient for the following data. Demand of Product X 23 27 28 29 30 31 33 35 36 39 Sale of Product Y 18 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 32
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Q57 long answer 5 marks
Explain the scope of Public Finance.
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