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CBSE 12 Economics Question Paper-2020 Set-2

CBSE 12 Economics Question Paper-2020 Set-2

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Economics board exam questions from the year 2020 Set-2, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-08
CBSE Class 12 Economics 2020 Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is the agent and adviser to the Government of India?

A
RBI
B
Planning Commission
C
Finance Ministry
D
SEBI

State whether the following statement is true or false: 'To reduce inflation, the Central Bank should reduce Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR).'

A
True
B
False

Define Aggregate Demand.

A
Total demand for goods and services in an economy at a given time.
B
Total supply of goods and services in an economy at a given time.
C
Total money supply in an economy.
D
Total production capacity of an economy.

What is the GNP deflator?

A
The ratio of nominal GDP to real GDP, multiplied by 100.
B
The ratio of real GDP to nominal GDP, multiplied by 100.
C
The ratio of government expenditure to GDP.
D
The ratio of inflation to GDP.

A car purchased by a household is a ___.

A
single use capital good
B
single use consumer good
C
durable consumer good
D
semi-durable consumer good

Government expenditure incurred on defence items is a type of ___ expenditure in the Government Budget.

A
capital
B
revenue
C
current
D
special

If the entire additional income of an economy is consumed, the value of investment multiplier will be ___.

A
zero
B
not defined
C
one
D
ten

State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Under a managed floating exchange rate system, the Government directly controls the exchange rate.'

A
True
B
False

‘Charity from Abroad’ will be recorded on ___ (credit/debit) side of the Balance of Payment accounts.

A
credit
B
debit

Give any two examples of non-tax revenue receipts.

A
Fees and fines
B
Tax refunds and government bonds
C
Grants and loans
D
Corporate income taxes and dividends

‘Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is not the best indicator of the economic welfare of a country.’ Defend or refute the given statement with valid reasons.

A
True
B
False

Discuss the working of the adjustment mechanism if, Aggregate Demand (AD) is greater than Aggregate Supply (AS).

A
Equilibrium will be restored by price increases.
B
Inflation will rise due to higher demand.
C
Unemployment will rise due to lower output.
D
Interest rates will decrease to balance AD and AS.

If the entire additional income of an economy is consumed, the value of the investment multiplier will be ___.

A
zero
B
not defined
C
one
D
ten

The GNP deflator is represented by which of the following formulae?

A
100 x Nominal GNP / Real GNP
B
100 x Real GNP / Nominal GNP
C
100 x Inflation rate / Real GNP
D
100 x Real GNP / Inflation rate

A car purchased by a household is a ___.

A
single use capital good
B
single use consumer good
C
durable consumer good
D
semi-durable consumer good

Government expenditure incurred on defense items is a type of ___ expenditure in the Government Budget.

A
capital
B
revenue
C
current
D
special

In a hypothetical economy, if the income rises from 500 crores to 600 crores, and consumption rises from 400 crores to 500 crores, the marginal propensity to consume is ___.

A
0.8
B
0.4
C
1.0
D
0.6

State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Land ceiling means fixing the minimum limit of land holding for an individual.'

A
True
B
False

Which of the following organizations regulates the health sector in India?

A
ICMR
B
UGC
C
AICTE
D
RBI

Which of the following is an example of a commercial source of energy?

A
Firewood
B
Coal
C
Agricultural waste
D
Dried dung cakes

State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Proportion of people living below poverty line is more in India as compared to Pakistan.'

A
True
B
False

Which year did the Indian Government make education free and compulsory for children between 6 – 14 years?

A
2001
B
2009
C
2003
D
2007

Which of the following is not an advantage of organic farming?

A
Cheap inputs
B
Attractive returns on investment
C
Greater possibilities for import
D
High nutritional value

State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Proportion of people living below poverty line is more in India as compared to Pakistan.'

A
True
B
False

Name any one Maharatna company.

A
ONGC
B
BHEL
C
SAIL
D
GAIL

Name the apex institution for rural financing in India.

A
NABARD
B
RBI
C
SIDBI
D
ICICI Bank

State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The Central Bank directly controls the exchange rate under a managed floating exchange rate system.'

A
True
B
False

Which of the following is an example of a commercial source of energy?

A
Coal
B
Firewood
C
Agricultural waste
D
Dried dung cakes

State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Proportion of people living below the poverty line is more in India than in Pakistan.'

A
True
B
False

Which year did the Indian Government make education free and compulsory for children between 6 – 14 years?

A
2001
B
2009
C
2003
D
2007