Fiscal Policy and its Types Quiz

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What is fiscal policy primarily concerned with?

  • Boosting consumer spending
  • Increasing government salaries
  • Estimating taxation and government spending (correct)
  • Investing in infrastructure projects

When is expansionary fiscal policy typically used?

  • When the economy is growing steadily
  • During times of high inflation
  • During periods of economic stability
  • In times of high unemployment and recession (correct)

What is the goal of contractionary fiscal policy?

  • To increase government spending
  • To slow economic growth in case of high inflation (correct)
  • To boost consumer spending
  • To lower taxes

How does taxation impact the economy according to the text?

<p>By changing consumer's income and leading to changes in real GDP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key tool of fiscal policy as mentioned in the text?

<p>Interest rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of government spending as part of fiscal policy?

<p>To fund welfare programs, subsidies, and infrastructure projects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of fiscal policy?

<p>Affecting real GDP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who formulates the fiscal policy in India?

<p>Union Finance Minister (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key objective of fiscal policy related to income and wealth?

<p>Minimize income and wealth inequalities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is income tax calculated under fiscal policy?

<p>Directly proportioned to individuals' income (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for implementing monetary policy?

<p>Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates fiscal policy from monetary policy?

<p>Fiscal policy sets taxation and spending, monetary policy manages money supply and interest rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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