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CBSE 12 Economics Question Paper-2024 Set-3

CBSE 12 Economics Question Paper-2024 Set-3

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Economics board exam questions from the year 2024 set-3, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-18
CBSE Class 12 Economics 2024 Grade 12

Duration

21 min

Questions

21

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Inflationary gap in an economy may exist when __ at full employment level. (Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank)

A
Actual Aggregate Demand = Potential Aggregate Demand
B
Actual Aggregate Demand > Potential Aggregate Demand
C
Actual Aggregate Demand < Potential Aggregate Demand
D
Actual Aggregate Demand β‰₯ Potential Aggregate Demand

According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) Statistical Supplement released on 19th May, 2023: "India's foreign exchange reserves grew for the third straight week and reached near an approximate level of $600 billion." The above situation will _ the _ side of Balance of Payments account of India. (Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks)

A
Decrease, Debit
B
Increase, Debit
C
Decrease, Credit
D
Increase, Credit

Read the following statements carefully: Statement 1: Reserve ratio and Credit creation process are inversely related. Statement 2: Central Bank of an economy performs the vital function of controlling the credit creation process. In light of the given statements, choose the correct alternative from the following:

A
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
B
Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
C
Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
D
Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.

In order to discourage any fall in Aggregate Demand, the Government of India may _ the _. (Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks)

A
decrease, repo rate
B
increase, reverse repo rate
C
decrease, government expenditure
D
decrease, tax rate

Choose the correct alternative to complete the given schedule:

A
2000, 1620, 20000, 18000
B
1800, 180, 2000, 18000
C
1620, 180, 2000, 18000
D
1800, 1620, 20000, 18000

Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below: Assertion (A): Voluntarily unemployed people are those able bodied people who are not willing to work at the prevailing wage rate. Reason (R): There exists zero involuntary unemployment at full employment level of equilibrium.

A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Identify which of the following statements is incorrect with reference to an economy.

A
Excess of Gross National Product (GNP) over Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is possible.
B
Excess of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over Gross National Product (GNP) is possible.
C
Equality between Gross National Product (GNP) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is possible.
D
Sum of Gross National Product (GNP) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is always equal to zero (0).

An economy is operating at a state of deficient demand. The Central Bank of the country takes steps to reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR). This will lead to __. (Choose the correct alternative)

A
Decrease in money supply
B
Increase in money supply
C
No change in money supply
D
Only the public sector banks will be affected

Read the following statements carefully. Statement 1: All the countries across the globe have a uniform rate of growth. Statement 2: The distribution of income in a country is an indicator of its economic growth. In light of the given statements, choose the correct alternative from the following:

A
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
B
Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
C
Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
D
Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.

Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below: Assertion (A): The major objective of planning in India was to achieve self-reliance. Reason (R): Self-reliance was essential to increase our dependence on imports of food grains.

A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Which of the following problems were faced by the farmers in India on the eve of independence?

A
Subdivision and Fragmentation of Landholdings
B
Exploitation by middlemen
C
Heavy reliance on monsoon
D
All of the above

Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below: Assertion (A): In India, there has been a paradigm shift in the workforce from the primary sector to the secondary sector. Reason (R): Industrialization has led to the growth of industries across the country.

A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

From the set of events given in Column I and the corresponding years in Column II, choose the correct pair:

A
Liberalisation of Industrial Sector - 1991
B
Disinvestment - 2000
C
Nationalisation of Banks - 1980
D
Establishment of SEZ - 1991

Read the following statements carefully: Statement 1: In India, majority of the workforce is found in the formal sector. Statement 2: The formal sector workers get social security benefits. In light of the given statements, choose the correct alternative from the following:

A
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
B
Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
C
Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
D
Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.

Read the following statements carefully. Statement 1: The 'Great Leap Forward' campaign was initiated in China in 1958. Statement 2: The 'Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution' of China was initiated to give an impetus to agriculture. In light of the given statements, choose the correct alternative from the following:

A
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
B
Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
C
Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
D
Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.

Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below: Assertion (A): India has a higher population density as compared to China. Reason (R): India has a smaller geographical area as compared to China.

A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Which of the following is an example of an informal sector loan?

A
Loan from a bank
B
Loan from a moneylender
C
Loan from a cooperative society
D
Loan from the government

In India, which of the following is the most significant source of employment for the rural population?

A
Industry
B
Service Sector
C
Agriculture
D
Informal Sector

Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below: Assertion (A): The problem of unemployment is a significant challenge in both urban and rural areas of India. Reason (R): The demand for labour is not sufficient to absorb the growing labour force.

A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Which of the following is a drawback of using biomass as a source of energy?

A
It is a non-renewable source of energy.
B
It contributes to air pollution.
C
It is not a sustainable source of energy.
D
It is very expensive to use.

Read the following statements carefully. Statement 1: The 'Swachh Bharat Mission' aims to achieve a clean and open defecation-free India. Statement 2: 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is an initiative of the government to improve sanitation and hygiene.

A
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
B
Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
C
Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
D
Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.