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Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

In the situation of market equilibrium:

  1. Market demand = Market supply.

  2. Market demand > Market supply.

  3. Market demand < Market supply.

  4. none of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

At equilibrium level market demand is equal to market supply. This is the state where the market forces of demand and supply are same and there can be no change in the price. This is the state where the ideal market price is achieved. 

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

The minimum assured price offered by the government to the farmers for the purchase of their output is called____________.

  1. ceiling price.

  2. equilibrium price.

  3. support price.

  4. market price.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The minimum assured price offered by the government to the farmers for the purchase of their output is called support price. This helps the farmers to get adequate remuneration for their crop yield. It saves the customers from losses. 

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

Supply being perfectly inelastic, what will be the effect of increase or decrease in demand on price and equilibrium quantity?

  1. Price increases or decreases respectively.

  2. No effect on equilibrium quantity.

  3. Both (a) and (b).

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In case of perfectly inelastic demand the change in price will have no effect on the quantity demanded. The consumers do not change their demand due to the change in price. This usually is seen in case of necessities. Hence, the equilibrium quantity will be same the price might increase or decrease. 

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

When will increase in supply bring down the price, leaving the quantity demanded unchanged?

  1. When the demand for the commodity is perfectly elastic.

  2. When the demand for the commodity is perfectly inelastic.

  3. When the demand for the commodity is relatively elastic.

  4. When demand for the commodity is unitary elastic.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When the demand for a commodity is perfectly inelastic the change in price will have no effect on the quantity demanded. The consumers do not change their demand due to the change in price. This usually is seen in case of necessities. Hence, the equilibrium quantity will be same the price might increase or decrease. 

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

In a situation when productivity increases owing to improvement in technology, equilibrium price tends fall.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

True.
Owing to improvement in technology, supply of the good in the market will increase causing a rightward shift of the supply curve. Accordingly, equilibrium price will decrease.

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

Market price is always equal to or greater than the support price of a commodity.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

True.

In a situation of support price (which is the minimum price assured to the producers), market price ought to be equal to or greater than the support price.

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

In a state of increasing cost of production leading to a substantial cut in production, equilibrium price will fall.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

False.
With a substantial cut in production due to increase in cost of production, the supply curve shifts to the left and equilibrium price will, thus, increase.

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

In a situation of war when people are fearing shortage of rice, equilibrium price of rice tends to rise.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

True.
Fearing shortage of rice, the demand curve for rice will shift towards right, causing a rise in equilibrium price.

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods


In a situation when import of inputs becomes expensive, equilibrium price of the commodity tends to rise.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

True.
When import of inputs becomes expensive, the cost of production rises, leading to a cut in supplies. The supply curve shifts to the left. Accordingly, equilibrium price of the commodity tends to rise.

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

According to Keynesian theory of income determination, at full employment, a fall in aggregate demand lead to a ___________.

  1. fall in prices of output and resources

  2. fall in real gross national product and employment

  3. rise in real gross national product and investment

  4. rise in prices of output and resources
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Explanation

In the Keynesian model, if aggregate demand falls at full employment, the resulting surplus of goods and labor exerts downward pressure on prices and wages.