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Economics MCQs: questions and answer review

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101. A purely competitive firm will produce where P = MC because this?

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Answer: Maximizes profits

Explanation In perfect competition , firms follow the rule P = MC. This is the point where profit is maximized . If P > MC → firm can increase profit by producing more. If P < MC → firm should reduce output. Last verified on 24-04-2026

102. The mixing of Equity and Debt is called?

ایکویٹی اور قرض کے اختلاط کو کیا کہتے ہیں؟

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Answer: Capital Structure

Explanation Capital structure refers to the mix of debt and equity financing that a company uses to fund its operations and growth. It is the combination of liabilities (debt) and shareholders' equity (equity) that makes up a company's capitalization.

103. If nominal GDP is $5 trillion and the GDP deflator is 125, what is real GDP?

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Answer: $4 trillion

Explanation Real GDP = Nominal GDP / (GDP deflator / 100) Real GDP = 5 / (125/100) = 5 / 1.25 = $4 trillion Last verified on 22-04-2026

104. An Isoquant is convex to the origin because of?

اسکوانٹ اصل کی طرف کیوں مُنحنی ہوتا ہے؟

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Answer: Diminishing marginal rate of substitution between factors

Explanation An isoquant shows different combinations of two inputs (like labor and capital) that produce the same output. It is convex to the origin due to the diminishing marginal rate of substitution (MRTS) between factors. This means as one input increases, more and more of the other input is needed to maintain the same output. This reflects realistic production behavior in economics. Last verified on 22-04-2026

105. _______ are small scale industries and they need low capital.

چھوٹے پیمانے پر صنعتیں ہیں اور انہیں کم سرمایہ کی ضرورت ہے۔ _____

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Answer: Cottage industries

Explanation Cottage industries are small-scale industries that require low capital . They are often run from homes . Examples include handicrafts, pottery, weaving, and embroidery.

106. The standard deviation of a data set tells us?

اعداد و شمار کے مجموعے میں معیاری انحراف کیا ظاہر کرتا ہے؟

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Answer: The average distance from the mean

Explanation Standard deviation measures how data values are spread out. It shows the average distance of data points from the mean. Small standard deviation = data is closely packed . Large standard deviation = data is widely spread . Last verified on 24-04-2026

107. Which body of people is sometimes referred to as ‘The Fourth Estate’?

لوگوں کے کس جسم کو کبھی کبھی 'چوتھی اسٹیٹ' کہا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: The Press

Explanation The press is referred to as " The Fourth Estate ". Due to its role in influencing public opinion and holding other branches of government accountable. This role complements the functions of the judiciary, executive, and legislature , which are considered the three main estates of government.

108. The difference between the Gross value added and Net value added is?

مجموعی قدرِ اضافہ اور خالص قدرِ اضافہ میں فرق کیا ہے؟

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Answer: Depreciation

Explanation Gross Value Added (GVA) includes total value of output before depreciation. Net Value Added (NVA) excludes depreciation (wear and tear of capital). The difference between them is consumption of fixed capital ( depreciation ). So, depreciation is the key adjustment factor. Last verified on 24-04-2026

109. The direct exchange of goods and services for other goods and services is known as?

اشیاء اور خدمات کا براہِ راست تبادلہ کس کہلاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Barter

Explanation The direct exchange of goods and services without using money is called barter . It is the oldest form of trade used before the invention of money . In this system, goods are exchanged for other goods directly. However, it suffers from problems like lack of double coincidence of wants . Last verified on 22-04-2026

110. UNO spends $8 billion annually on which activity?

اقوامِ متحدہ ہر سال آٹھ ارب ڈالر کس کام پر خرچ کرتی ہے؟

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Answer: Peace keeping

Explanation The UN has spent approximately $8 billion annually on its peacekeeping missions in previous years (for example, in 2016 the budget was in excess of $8bn, while more recent figures put it around $7 billion).

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