Economics miscellaneous


Economics miscellaneous

  1. Malthusian theory is associated with which of the following ?









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    The most well-known theory of population is the Malthusian theory.It explains the relationship between the growth in food supply and in population. It states that population increases faster than food supply and if unchecked leads to vice or misery. Thomas Robert Malthus enunciated his views about population in his famous book, Essay on the Principle of Population as it affects the Future Improvement of Society, published in 1798.

    Correct Option: D

    The most well-known theory of population is the Malthusian theory.It explains the relationship between the growth in food supply and in population. It states that population increases faster than food supply and if unchecked leads to vice or misery. Thomas Robert Malthus enunciated his views about population in his famous book, Essay on the Principle of Population as it affects the Future Improvement of Society, published in 1798.


  1. Which of the following curve describes the variation of household expenditure on a particular good with respect to household income ?









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    In microeconomics, an Engel curve describes how household expenditure on a particular good or service varies with household income. The curve is named after the German statistician Ernst Engel (1821–1896), who was the first to investigate this relationship between goods expenditure and income systematically in 1857.

    Correct Option: B

    In microeconomics, an Engel curve describes how household expenditure on a particular good or service varies with household income. The curve is named after the German statistician Ernst Engel (1821–1896), who was the first to investigate this relationship between goods expenditure and income systematically in 1857.



  1. What will be the effect on inferior commodities when income of the consumer rises?









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    In economics, an inferior good is a good that decreases in demand when consumer income rises (or rises in demand when consumer income decreases), unlike normal goods, for which the opposite is observed. Normal goods are those for which consumers’ demand increases when their income increases. Cheaper cars are examples of the inferior goods.

    Correct Option: A

    In economics, an inferior good is a good that decreases in demand when consumer income rises (or rises in demand when consumer income decreases), unlike normal goods, for which the opposite is observed. Normal goods are those for which consumers’ demand increases when their income increases. Cheaper cars are examples of the inferior goods.


  1. Market segmentation is:









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    Market segmentation is a marketing strategy which refers to the aggregating of prospective buyers into groups, or segments, having similar needs, wants, or demand characteristics. Its objective is to design a marketing mix that precisely matches the expectations of customers in the targeted segment.

    Correct Option: A

    Market segmentation is a marketing strategy which refers to the aggregating of prospective buyers into groups, or segments, having similar needs, wants, or demand characteristics. Its objective is to design a marketing mix that precisely matches the expectations of customers in the targeted segment.



  1. Which term is used in economics for the market value of all goods and services in one year by labour and properly supplied by the residents of the country?









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    Gross National Product (GNP) is defined as “the market value of all goods and services produced in one year by labour and property supplied by the residents of a country.” It is contrasted to Gross domestic product (GDP), defined as “the value of all final goods and services produced in a country in 1 year.”

    Correct Option: D

    Gross National Product (GNP) is defined as “the market value of all goods and services produced in one year by labour and property supplied by the residents of a country.” It is contrasted to Gross domestic product (GDP), defined as “the value of all final goods and services produced in a country in 1 year.”