Question : Scarcity is the __________.
Option 1: limitation of supply in relation to demand for a commodity
Option 2: limitation of demand in relation to supply for a commodity
Option 3: equal of demand and supply for a commodity
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: limitation of supply in relation to demand for a commodity
Solution : The limitation of the supply in relation to the demand for a good or service is called scarcity. It refers to the situation when wants exceed the available resources. Hence, the correct option is 1.
Question : The market equilibrium for a commodity is determined by:
Option 1: the market supply of the commodity.
Option 2: the balancing of the force of demand and supply for the commodity.
Option 3: the intervention of the government.
Option 4: market demand of the commodity.
Question : Law of Demand states that there is a negative relationship between ______.
Option 1: demand for a commodity and its supply
Option 2: demand for a commodity and its price
Option 3: tax on a commodity and its price
Option 4: supply of a commodity and its price
Question : The demand for the commodity is direct but the demand for a factor of production is called a:
Option 1: crossed demand
Option 2: joint demand
Option 3: derived demand
Option 4: independent demand
Question : Equilibrium price is the price when :
Option 1: Supply is greater than demand .
Option 2: Supply is less than demand .
Option 3: Demand is very high .
Option 4: Supply is equal to demand.
Question : The equilibrium price of a commodity will rise if there is a/an:
Option 1: increase in supply combined with a decrease in demand.
Option 2: increases in both demand and supply.
Option 3: decrease in both demand and supply.
Option 4: increase in demand accompanied by a decrease in supply.
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