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Basic of Economics – MCQs
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1.
Which term refers to a stock that is traded at a premium price?
Blue chip stock
Blue Chipper
A highly valuable asset or investment
All of the above
2.
What term describes the condition where a debtor fails to settle all debts owed to creditors?
Bankruptcy
Default
Complete loss
Financial collapse
Insolvency
3.
Indonesia is the leading global exporter of which product?
Precious metals
Silver ore
Grain
Sugar
None of the above
4.
Which product is Malaysia primarily known for exporting?
Jute fibers
Gemstones
Tin metal
Natural rubber
None of the above
5.
Which commodity is India the leading exporter of?
Mica
Rubber
Silver
Gold
6.
Which nation leads in the export of jute worldwide?
Bangladesh
India
Both Bangladesh and India
Neither Bangladesh nor India
Not applicable
7.
Which product is South Africa primarily known for exporting?
Coffee beans
Copper ore
Diamonds
Gold
None of the above
8.
Which of the following products is the United States the leading exporter of?
Coal
Copper
Cotton
All of the above
9.
Identify the option that does not represent an indirect tax.
Income tax
Sales tax
Customs duty
Import tariff
Excise duty
10.
Identify the general term used for companies in the securities sector that engage in buying, selling, and underwriting securities.
Wall Street
NASDAQ
Nikkei Index
Yahoo Index
11.
What term describes the difference between the value of a country's imports and exports, whether imports exceed exports or vice versa?
Trade deficit
Trade surplus
Both trade deficit and trade surplus
Neither trade deficit nor trade surplus
12.
What term describes an extra fee imposed on a particular charge?
Penalty
Supplementary fee
Added cost
Extra charges
Overcharge
13.
Which asset, established by the IMF in 1967, serves as an international reserve based on a basket of major global currencies?
Special Drawing Rights (SDR)
IMF Drawing Rights (SDR)
International Drawing Right (IDR)
Sure, Drawing Rights (SDR)
14.
What is the term for interest computed solely on the initial principal amount without compounding?
Market rate interest
Basic interest
Compound interest
Simple interest
Fixed interest
15.
Loans from banks that are extended to longer repayment periods to help borrowers manage payments are known as ____________.
Revised loans
Rescheduled loans
Modified loans
No correct option
Extended loans
16.
What is the term for a company that is officially listed with the SEC following the submission of necessary documents and adherence to disclosure regulations?
Private company
Registered company
Publicly traded company
Public limited company
Incorporated company
17.
What term describes the assessment of a company's debt quality conducted by agencies such as Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch Investors Services?
Credit reliability
Credit value
Credit limit
Ratings
Debt evaluation
18.
What is the term for the authorization, either written or electronic, allowing someone else to cast a shareholder's vote on their behalf?
Proxy vote
Vote in absentia
Remote voting
Deciding vote
19.
What does the term 'Portfolio' signify in finance?
An assortment of various investments, whether tangible or financial
The overall net worth of a business
The total annual earnings of a company
All fixed assets owned by a company
20.
In business terminology, what does the abbreviation P2P commonly stand for?
New business ventures or online startups
The route to achieving profitability
Both of the above meanings
Neither of these options
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