Reading 2 mcqs

Question 1

What is the primary focus of geo-economic fragmentation as discussed in the document?

A) Increasing global cooperation in economic policies
B) The decline of global trade and investment linkages
C) The rise of regional trade agreements
D) Technological innovations driving global economic integration

Answer 1

B) The decline of global trade and investment linkages

Question 2

Which of the following is a key factor contributing to geo-economic fragmentation?

A) Increased globalization
B) Strengthening of multilateral institutions
C) Rising geopolitical tensions between major powers
D) Growth in cross-border investments

Answer 2

C) Rising geopolitical tensions between major powers

Question 3

How does geo-economic fragmentation affect the financial stability of global markets?

A) By increasing cross-border collaboration on monetary policies
B) By stabilizing exchange rates and lowering interest rates
C) By introducing new risks due to the decoupling of economies
D) By improving the transparency of financial regulations

Answer 3

C) By introducing new risks due to the decoupling of economies

Question 4

What impact does geo-economic fragmentation have on global supply chains, as per the document?

A) It enhances the resilience of global supply chains.
B) It reduces the complexity of supply chains by centralizing production.
C) It increases the vulnerability and complexity of global supply chains.
D) It facilitates the smooth functioning of cross-border trade.

Answer 4

C) It increases the vulnerability and complexity of global supply chains.

Question 5

Which sector is most likely to be affected by geo-economic fragmentation according to the analysis?

A) The technology sector
B) The manufacturing sector
C) The agriculture sector
D) The energy sector

Answer 5

A) The technology sector

Question 6

What is one potential solution suggested to mitigate the risks of geo-economic fragmentation?

A) Reducing international cooperation
B) Increasing tariffs on imported goods
C) Strengthening multilateral frameworks and institutions
D) Encouraging regional economic blocs

Answer 6

C) Strengthening multilateral frameworks and institutions

Question 7

According to the document, how has geo-economic fragmentation influenced the role of central banks?

A) It has diminished their role in stabilizing the global economy.
B) It has required them to collaborate more on cross-border issues.
C) It has increased the complexity of managing domestic financial stability.
D) It has allowed them to focus solely on national economic policies.

Answer 7

C) It has increased the complexity of managing domestic financial stability.

Question 8

What role do international institutions play in mitigating the risks of geo-economic fragmentation?
a) They promote isolationist policies
b) They enhance economic cooperation and stability
c) They dismantle global supply chains
d) They encourage countries to close their borders

Answer 8

b) They enhance economic cooperation and stability

Question 9

The document discusses the importance of innovation in which sector to cope with the challenges of fragmentation?
a) Finance
b) Energy
c) Agriculture
d) Technology

Answer 9

d) Technology

Question 10

One of the potential benefits of geo-economic fragmentation mentioned in the document is:
a) Stronger global alliances
b) More efficient global governance
c) Localized innovation and resilience
d) Increased global investment

Answer 10

c) Localized innovation and resilience