The concept of 'Contestability' in digital markets refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Contestability' in digital markets refers to:
A. The ease with which new entrants can challenge incumbent platforms despite the presence of network effects and data advantages
B. The complete impossibility of entry
C. Only the size of the incumbent
D. Only the number of existing competitors
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Contestability measures the extent to which potential competition can discipline incumbents; in digital markets it is often impaired by network effects, data advantages and switching costs.

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Question #1
The 'Goods and Services Tax' has subsumed taxes like entry tax, which has helped reduce:
A. direct tax
B. customs duty
C. income tax
D. check posts and barriers at state borders

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Subsuming entry tax reduced state border check posts and barriers.

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Question #2
Which of the following is NOT a type of economic system?
A. Mixed economy
B. Capitalist economy
C. Barter economy as a complete system classification
D. Socialist economy

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Economic systems are classified as capitalist, socialist and mixed based on ownership and resource allocation. Barter is a method of exchange, not a complete economic system classification.

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Question #3
In the context of production theory, the isoquant represents:
A. Combinations of goods that give the same utility
B. Combinations of prices that maximise profit
C. Combinations of inputs that yield the same level of output
D. Combinations of income and consumption

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
An isoquant is a curve that shows all possible combinations of two inputs that produce the same level of output, analogous to an indifference curve in consumer theory.

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