An indifference curve is convex to the origin because of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An indifference curve is convex to the origin because of:
A. constant marginal utility
B. increasing returns to scale
C. increasing marginal rate of substitution
D. diminishing marginal rate of substitution
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Convexity of indifference curves is due to diminishing marginal rate of substitution.

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