# Economics Mcqs with Solved Answers & 2026 Past Papers (Page 26) | TestPrep > Practice verified Economics Mcqs with answers, detailed explanations, and 2026 past papers syllabus for FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS, and PMS exams in Pakistan. --- Official 2026 Examination Syllabus Verified Answers # Economics Mcqs Solved MCQs Showing 501 – 520 of **4,585** verified multiple choice questions with explanations and past paper analysis. - [Take Economics Mcqs Quiz](https://test-prep.blog/quiz/smart?category=economics-mcqs) Q501 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Collective behavior is _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/collective-behavior-is-71819d10-cb11-4fa6-b8dd-c48af967d412) A. rather unstructured B. well planned C. based on regular norms D. individual behavior multiplied Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/collective-behavior-is-71819d10-cb11-4fa6-b8dd-c48af967d412) Q502 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Censorship _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/censorship-e8ee20b1-d5b2-4b83-9dfa-852ebc3b9f13) A. is the same as propaganda B. gives a one-sided interpretation of an issue C. deletes all or parts of information D. is the opposite of propaganda? Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/censorship-e8ee20b1-d5b2-4b83-9dfa-852ebc3b9f13) Q503 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Crowds may engage in unpredictable behavior because _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/crowds-may-engage-in-unpredictable-behavior-because-b06535cc-cb11-4794-ba03-ad58b11d1aa3) A. they are temporary B. individuals can remain anonymous C. individuals are unpredictable D. BOTH they are temporary, and individuals are anonymous Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/crowds-may-engage-in-unpredictable-behavior-because-b06535cc-cb11-4794-ba03-ad58b11d1aa3) Q504 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which is NOT a form of collective behavior ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-is-not-a-form-of-collective-behavior-29eb50f7-9480-4bd3-b223-5df8f623782e) A. Fashions B. Rumors C. Dining out with a friend D. Panic Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-is-not-a-form-of-collective-behavior-29eb50f7-9480-4bd3-b223-5df8f623782e) Q505 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### A scattered collection of people who share a common interest or a concern about an issue are a (n).](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/a-scattered-collection-of-people-who-share-a-common-interest-or-a-concern-about--b386c701-2ea5-4d5d-8926-78c528a0961c) A. group B. Crowd C. public D. audience Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/a-scattered-collection-of-people-who-share-a-common-interest-or-a-concern-about--b386c701-2ea5-4d5d-8926-78c528a0961c) Q506 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which is NOT a characteristic of crowd behavior ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-is-not-a-characteristic-of-crowd-behavior-209af1e1-d537-42f9-9b33-a4bf231749a5) A. Individuals totally shed their identity B. Development of a common mood C. Behavior according ti previously established norms D. Temporary Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-is-not-a-characteristic-of-crowd-behavior-209af1e1-d537-42f9-9b33-a4bf231749a5) Q507 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Collective behavior is often precipitated by _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/collective-behavior-is-often-precipitated-by-1427a307-1273-4c1b-bb9e-56bd3d9d17d2) A. anomaly B. rapid social change C. deviant behavior D. fear of the future Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/collective-behavior-is-often-precipitated-by-1427a307-1273-4c1b-bb9e-56bd3d9d17d2) Q508 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### In most societies male dominance is evident through ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/in-most-societies-male-dominance-is-evident-through-72b39084-7456-413f-aa70-24d217f8d9d3) A. the differences is pay for the same job B. the small number of legislators who are women C. the sexual harassment situations in the military and other work places D. all of the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/in-most-societies-male-dominance-is-evident-through-72b39084-7456-413f-aa70-24d217f8d9d3) Q509 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which is false ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-is-false-19326065-e97b-4dc9-9e59-2616e72fbd88) A. more men than women live alone B. more elderly men than women are married C. only a small percentage of the 65- to 74- year olds live in nursing homes D. older workers perform as well as younger workers Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-is-false-19326065-e97b-4dc9-9e59-2616e72fbd88) Q510 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The instrumental role was traditionally assigned to _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-instrumental-role-was-traditionally-assigned-to-6933f4f2-9664-4d60-b833-a63fb7b7206b) A. males B. females C. the old D. children Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-instrumental-role-was-traditionally-assigned-to-6933f4f2-9664-4d60-b833-a63fb7b7206b) Q511 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which of the following statements is true ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-statements-is-true-7511e552-391e-4287-b4a4-39bdf7530b67) A. Most of the health problems associated with growing old pose serious problems by the age of 65 B. A majority of the elderly live in nursing homes C. Young workers perform far better than elderly workers which is why employers prefer tham D. none of the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-of-the-following-statements-is-true-7511e552-391e-4287-b4a4-39bdf7530b67) Q512 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Which groups are hardest hit by the death of a spouse ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-groups-are-hardest-hit-by-the-death-of-a-spouse-867ed59a-e34e-49ff-ae93-d015700a9a72) A. The more elderly widowers B. Women who derived their identity from being someone’s wife C. Women living in large cities those with small incomes and those who are fairly young D. all of the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/which-groups-are-hardest-hit-by-the-death-of-a-spouse-867ed59a-e34e-49ff-ae93-d015700a9a72) Q513 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The trend toward early retirement seems to be _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-trend-toward-early-retirement-seems-to-be-93b1618b-746d-4a99-aaef-640944765f0a) A. irreversible B. the inevitable outcome of modernization C. a reasonable response to the declining intellectual performance that occurs after age 55 D. none of the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-trend-toward-early-retirement-seems-to-be-93b1618b-746d-4a99-aaef-640944765f0a) Q514 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The result of executive officers sitting on several corporate boards is _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-result-of-executive-officers-sitting-on-several-corporate-boards-is-7254738b-6baf-408b-b05c-49030cf4e0fa) A. oligopolies B. trusts C. interlocking directorates D. restraint of trade Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-result-of-executive-officers-sitting-on-several-corporate-boards-is-7254738b-6baf-408b-b05c-49030cf4e0fa) Q515 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The intended consequences of advertising is to _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-intended-consequences-of-advertising-is-to-2d208423-fbc4-4923-9d4f-32f7a50c76c5) A. increase consumption B. create brand awareness and direct consumption C. create demand D. All of the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-intended-consequences-of-advertising-is-to-2d208423-fbc4-4923-9d4f-32f7a50c76c5) Q516 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The shift toward tertiary sector jobs has _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-shift-toward-tertiary-sector-jobs-has-ab510722-3a09-4d14-97e5-e55366c907e9) A. reduced the need for unskilled or semi-skilled workers B. eliminated hardcore unemployment C. established a general trend toward the professionalization of everyone D. All of these Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-shift-toward-tertiary-sector-jobs-has-ab510722-3a09-4d14-97e5-e55366c907e9) Q517 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### CEO stands for _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/ceo-stands-for-c5de0b34-1bbb-49cc-9d9a-79795e8285f3) A. clear everybody out B. capital employment outlay C. chief executive officer D. Caribbean Entrepreneurs Office Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/ceo-stands-for-c5de0b34-1bbb-49cc-9d9a-79795e8285f3) Q518 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Craft unions differed from industrial unions in that they _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/craft-unions-differed-from-industrial-unions-in-that-they-c2cd380a-a89d-4f24-a531-cdca6a9b26cd) A. Welcomed minorities B. Were socialist C. Were horizontally organized D. All of the above Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/craft-unions-differed-from-industrial-unions-in-that-they-c2cd380a-a89d-4f24-a531-cdca6a9b26cd) Q519 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Japan’s lean production method is modeled on a system worked out at _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/japans-lean-production-method-is-modeled-on-a-system-worked-out-at-35857ad8-7fca-4cef-802a-586735dab5d8) A. Nissan Motors B. Mazda Motors C. Toyota Motors D. Mitsubishi Motors Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/japans-lean-production-method-is-modeled-on-a-system-worked-out-at-35857ad8-7fca-4cef-802a-586735dab5d8) Q520 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### By what method were the first cars ever manufactured produced ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/by-what-method-were-the-first-cars-ever-manufactured-produced-2069ffc9-1f46-41d1-b1f3-341c4337bcba) A. Craft method B. Assembly-line method C. Lean-production method D. Production-line method Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/by-what-method-were-the-first-cars-ever-manufactured-produced-2069ffc9-1f46-41d1-b1f3-341c4337bcba) - [Previous Page](https://test-prep.blog/categories/economics-mcqs?page=25)Page 26 of 230 - [Next Page](https://test-prep.blog/categories/economics-mcqs?page=27) Editorial Analysis & Exam Strategy ## Economics Mcqs Preparation Guide for Competitive Exams The Economics Mcqs section constitutes one of the highest-weightage modules across major competitive recruiting tests conducted by FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, NTS, and the CSS Screening (MPT). 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