Static Quiz 24 September 2022
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Static Quiz 24 September 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which among the following form a part of revenue expenditure?
1. Interest Payments
2. Subsidies
3. Pensions
4. Salaries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Stagflation can lead to which of the following in the economy?
1. Poor economic growth
2. High level of unemployment
3. Low level of inflation
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
Stagflation is a time of economic stagnation combined with inflation. This type of inflation can lead to economic adversity: combining poor economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation rate all in one.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Stagflation is a time of economic stagnation combined with inflation. This type of inflation can lead to economic adversity: combining poor economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation rate all in one.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI):
1. Any portfolio investment beyond 10 % of the equity of Indian company is treated as FPI.
2. They cannot invest in government securities.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is not correct: In India, the term ―Foreign Portfolio Investor refers to FIIs or their subaccounts, or qualified foreign investors (QFIs) who are permitted to hold upto 10% stake in a company. Portfolio Investment by any single investor or investor group cannot exceed 10% of the equity of an Indian company, beyond which it will now be treated as FDI.Statement 2 is not correct: FPIs are permitted to invest in Government Securities with a minimum residual maturity of one year. However, FPIs have been prohibited from investing in T-Bills.
IncorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is not correct: In India, the term ―Foreign Portfolio Investor refers to FIIs or their subaccounts, or qualified foreign investors (QFIs) who are permitted to hold upto 10% stake in a company. Portfolio Investment by any single investor or investor group cannot exceed 10% of the equity of an Indian company, beyond which it will now be treated as FDI.Statement 2 is not correct: FPIs are permitted to invest in Government Securities with a minimum residual maturity of one year. However, FPIs have been prohibited from investing in T-Bills.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to debentures, consider the following statements:
1. A debenture is a bond with no collateral or assets backing the debt.
2. Debentures investors enjoy right to vote for members of the board of directors and financial issues affecting the company.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Shareholders are entitled to certain rights which are not assigned to debenture holders/bondholders. Stockholders of common shares have a right to vote for members of the board of directors and financial issues affecting the companyIncorrectAnswer: A
Shareholders are entitled to certain rights which are not assigned to debenture holders/bondholders. Stockholders of common shares have a right to vote for members of the board of directors and financial issues affecting the company - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to depreciation:
1. It refers to that portion of the capital goods which goes in maintenance and replacement of existing goods due to wear and tear.
2. To obtain net investment in an economy, depreciation is subtracted from the gross investment.
3. It takes into account unexpected fall in the market value of the assets due to recession.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
It does not take in account unexpected and sudden destruction caused due to fall in the market value of the assets due to economic recession, natural calamities like earthquake, floods or fire. Loss value of fixed assets owing to unexpected obsolescence is called capital loss not depreciation
IncorrectAnswer: D
It does not take in account unexpected and sudden destruction caused due to fall in the market value of the assets due to economic recession, natural calamities like earthquake, floods or fire. Loss value of fixed assets owing to unexpected obsolescence is called capital loss not depreciation
