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Which statement accurately reflects Kerala's Gini coefficient trends in relation to economic phases?

  1. Kerala's Gini coefficient declined slightly in both rural and urban areas between 1983 and 1987-88.
  2. The downward trend in inequality continued until 1999-2000, marking the full impact of market-oriented growth.
  3. All-India urban Gini values showed a consistent decline mirroring Kerala's trend during the initial post-reform period.
  4. The data suggests that moderate economic growth is incompatible with moderated inequality, even within a liberalized framework.
    What is the theoretical maximum value of the Gini coefficient?
    What is plotted against the cumulative proportion of the population on a Lorenz curve?
    How does the Lorenz curve rank the population?
    The Gini coefficient gives a summary figure for which curve?
    When does the GINI-COEFFICIENT assume the value 'zero'?
    What is the range of the GINI-COEFFICIENT?
    What is the GINI-COEFFICIENT widely used for?

    What is the primary focus of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) mentioned in the context of vertical inequality?

    1. The MDGs are concerned with the number of individuals living in poverty worldwide.
    2. The MDGs aimed to increase global inequality.
    3. The MDGs focused solely on economic growth, irrespective of poverty.

      Which of the following are important considerations regarding vertical inequality?

      1. Its role in creating a just society.
      2. Its impact on poverty levels.
      3. Its effect on economic growth.
      4. Its association with crime rates.

        What societal issue is often associated with higher levels of vertical inequality?

        1. Higher rates of criminality.
        2. Lower rates of societal participation.
        3. Decreased public health outcomes.

          Which of the following is a reason why the nature and extent of vertical inequality are important?

          1. It is important for creating a just society where happiness tends to be higher in more egalitarian societies.
          2. It impacts the level of poverty for a given national income per capita.
          3. It is directly related to the growth rate of national income.
          4. It is not a significant factor in societal well-being.

            What does vertical inequality refer to?

            1. Vertical inequality refers to inequality among different countries.
            2. Vertical inequality refers to inequality among individuals or households.
            3. Vertical inequality is only concerned with the distribution of wealth.
              What is the primary objective of Capital Receipts in a State Government's budget?
              A State Government obtains a loan from a commercial bank to build a new highway. This loan is a:
              Which of the following receipts would NOT be considered a Revenue Receipt for a State Government?
              The funds received by a State Government as a share of Central taxes are classified as:
              Which of the following is a primary source of a State Government's Capital Receipts?
              Revenue from the State Government's Public Works Department is a source of:
              Which of the following is a characteristic of a Capital Receipt?
              What is the primary function of revenue receipts in a State Government's budget?
              Which of the following is an example of a State Government's tax revenue?
              The recovery of a loan previously given by a State Government to a public body is classified as a:
              Which of the following is considered a source of non-tax revenue for a State Government?
              The main difference between Revenue Receipts and Capital Receipts is that Capital Receipts:
              Which of the following transactions would be categorized as a Capital Receipt for a State Government?
              Revenue from the State Lotteries is classified as a:
              If a State Government receives a loan from the Central Government, it is accounted for as a:
              Which of the following falls under the category of a State Government's tax revenue?
              The money a State Government receives from selling its shares in a public sector enterprise is a:
              An example of a Capital Receipt for a State Government is:
              Which of the following describes a key characteristic of a revenue receipt for a State Government?
              Non-tax revenue is part of which component of the government budget?
              Which of the following is a non-tax revenue source from the government's administrative functions?
              The primary purpose of fines and penalties as a source of non-tax revenue is:
              Money received by the government from the sale of its property is considered a:
              Which of the following would lead to an increase in non-tax revenue?
              Revenue from the sale of government services, such as water supply and electricity, is often classified as:
              The income a government receives from a public entity's profits is a type of non-tax revenue. What is a common example of such an entity?
              When a person's security deposit is not refunded due to a violation of a contract, the government's gain is a form of:
              What is the term for the revenue a government earns from the sale of a public good or service at a price less than its market price?
              A key difference between tax revenue and non-tax revenue is that tax revenue is based on:
              Which of the following is an example of an external non-tax revenue source for a government?
              A government agency's earning from a public company where it holds a majority stake is a type of:
              Which of the following is NOT an example of a fee-based non-tax revenue?
              What is the primary objective of non-tax revenue as a source of government funds?
              Which of the following is an example of an administrative revenue?
              Dividends received from a public sector bank are a source of:
              Which of the following describes the nature of non-tax revenue receipts?
              A penalty for late filing of a tax return is classified as: