The concept of 'Opportunity Cost' is best illustrated by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Opportunity Cost' is best illustrated by:
A. The cost of producing one more unit
B. The total cost of production
C. The difference between total revenue and total cost
D. The value of the next best alternative forgone when a choice is made
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Opportunity cost is the value of the best alternative that is sacrificed when a decision is made; it is fundamental to the study of choice under scarcity.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The National Development Council in India is headed by:
A. Finance Minister
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Home Minister

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The National Development Council is headed by the Prime Minister.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'International Bank for Reconstruction and Development' mainly provides:
A. grants only
B. military aid
C. loans to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries
D. short-term balance of payments support

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
IBRD provides loans to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The concept of 'Macroprudential Policy' aims at:
A. Limiting systemic risk and ensuring the stability of the financial system as a whole
B. Only price stability
C. Only the soundness of individual institutions
D. Only fiscal sustainability

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Macroprudential policy uses regulatory and supervisory tools to mitigate systemic risk and to increase the resilience of the financial system as a whole, complementing microprudential supervision of individual institutions.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1