Malthus' Theory

Q.

What are the two types of checks on the population growth according to Malthus?

1. Preventive checks

2. Positive checks

3. Negative checks

4. Normative checks

Q. Warfare is a type of checks.

1. positive
2. preventive
3. curative
4. negative

Q.

Which of the following is/are the basic premises of Malthus' theory?

1. Population grows arithmetically

2. Population grows exponentially

3. Food production grows arithmetically

4. Food production grows exponentially

Q. Economics is a _________ science.

1. natural
2. political
3. social
4. anthropological

Q. checks are used to avoid raising population.

1. Preventive
2. Curative
3. Positive
4. Negative

Q. The theory that states that the population grows faster than the food resources, and will eventually lead to an unsustainable phase is called theory.

1. Malthus'
2. Ricardian
3. Lewis'
4. Phillip's

Q. 'Nomos', is a Greek word which means ________.

1. control
2. administration
3. management
4. power

Q.

In a Malthusian world, preventive checks are enforced on the population by the nature while positive checks are adopted by the population. State true or false.

1. True

2. False

Q. A state of 'equilibrium' for a consumer means ___________________.

1. A state of saving rate equal to the growth rate of the economy for the consumer
2. The consumer is unable to fulfill needs with the given income
3. The consumer is able to fulfill needs with a given level of income
4. A state of zero saving for the consumer and full expenditure

Q.

Which of the following are elements of inclusive growth?

1. Poverty reduction
2. All of the above
3. Social sector development
4. Protecting environment

Q. The meaning of Greek word 'oikonomikus' means __________.

1. wealth management
2. household management
3. business economics
4. business management

Q.

The Malthusian trap occurs because ___

1. Population grows at a higher rate than resources

2. Resources grows at a higher rate than population

3. None of these

4. Either A or B

Q.

Why was economic growth stagnant before the 18th century?

1. Malthusian negative feedback

2. Political factors like wars and trade restrictions

3. lack of technological progress

4. Low population growth