The concept of 'Natural Monopoly' arises when: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Natural Monopoly' arises when:
A. The market is perfectly competitive
B. There are no economies of scale
C. Many firms can produce at the same minimum cost
D. A single firm can supply the entire market at lower cost than two or more firms because of large fixed costs and declining average costs
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A natural monopoly exists when subadditive costs (typically due to large fixed costs and declining average costs) make it more efficient for a single firm to serve the entire market.

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Question #1
Currency depreciation generally makes imports:
A. unchanged
B. more expensive in domestic currency
C. subsidized
D. cheaper

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Depreciation makes foreign goods more expensive in domestic currency, reducing import demand.

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Question #2
The least-cost combination of inputs for a producer occurs where:
A. the isoquant intersects the isocost line at any point
B. total product is maximum
C. the isoquant is tangent to the isocost line
D. marginal cost is zero

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Producer equilibrium for least cost is achieved at the tangency of an isoquant and isocost line.

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Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the Indian public sector enterprises?
A. Only profit maximisation without any public purpose
B. No role in strategic sectors
C. Complete absence of social objectives
D. Presence of both commercial and social objectives

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Public sector enterprises in India have historically pursued a combination of commercial viability and broader social and strategic objectives.

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