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Identify the characteristic features of mixed economy among the following :
A. It is a combination of resources owned and controlled by the private as well as public sector.
B. There is no or minimal government intervention in economic activities.
C. The degree of public and private sector involvement is determined by the government.
D. It relies on the government only to allocate resources.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
A and C Only

Mixed Economy Features Analysis

A mixed economy combines elements of both capitalism and socialism. Let's analyze the given statements to identify its key characteristics:

Statement Evaluation

  • Statement A: "It is a combination of resources owned and controlled by the private as well as public sector."
    • Analysis: This is a defining feature. In a mixed economy, both private individuals/companies and the government own and control economic resources.
    • Verdict: Correct
  • Statement B: "There is no or minimal government intervention in economic activities."
    • Analysis: This describes a free-market economy. Mixed economies involve significant government intervention and regulation alongside private enterprise.
    • Verdict: Incorrect
  • Statement C: "The degree of public and private sector involvement is determined by the government."
    • Analysis: This is accurate. Governments in mixed economies actively regulate, influence, and sometimes direct the balance between private and public sectors to achieve specific economic and social goals.
    • Verdict: Correct
  • Statement D: "It relies on the government only to allocate resources."
    • Analysis: Resource allocation in a mixed economy is a mix of market forces (supply and demand) and government planning/intervention. It does not rely solely on the government.
    • Verdict: Incorrect

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, statements A and C accurately describe the characteristic features of a mixed economy. Therefore, the correct option includes only A and C.

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