Home

Basics of Economics MCQ Question with Answer

Basics of Economics MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

Download Basics of Economics MCQ Question Answer PDF

Question No : 43
The Hicksian indirect utility function in the form of equation is:

x =f(P)
x =a-bp

Question No : 44
If in the long run, output increases in the same proportion as increase in all the input in the given proportion, this is known as:

Increasing returns to scale
Decreasing returns to scale
Constant returns to scale
Variable returns to scale

Question No : 45
The cost of production is faced by a:

Producer
Consumer
Seller
Firm

Question No : 46
The income consumption curve (ICC) is the locus of points of consumer equilibrium resulting:

Only when the price of commodity X changes
Only when the price of commodity Y changes
Only when the consumers income is varied
None of the above

Question No : 47
A budget line shows:

Price of commodity X in terms of Y
Price of commodity Y in term of X
Income of the consumer
All of the above

Question No : 48
If by doubling all inputs in the long run output is less than double, it is a case of:

Increasing returns to scale
Decreasing returns to scale
Constant returns to scale
Variable returns to scale

Question No : 49
Demand of a commodity is elastic when:

Change in its price causes a proportionately greater change in its quantity demanded
Change in its price does not change its quantity demanded
Change in consumers income causes change in demand
None of the above