Price discrimination is most commonly possible under which market structure? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Price discrimination is most commonly possible under which market structure?
A. Perfect competition
B. Monopolistic competition
C. Oligopoly
D. Monopoly
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A monopolist can practise price discrimination because it has market power and can prevent resale.

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The 'disinflation' refers to:
A. an increase in inflation
B. a fall in GDP
C. a fall in the price level
D. a decrease in the rate of inflation

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Disinflation is a slowdown in the rate of inflation.

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Question #2
The concept of 'Crowding Out' can occur through which of the following channels?
A. Only through lower interest rates
B. Higher interest rates reducing private investment and appreciation of the currency reducing net exports
C. Only through increased net exports
D. Only through increased private consumption

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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A. NSSO
B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with IIPS
C. NITI Aayog
D. RBI

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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