Under perfect competition, the demand curve of a firm is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under perfect competition, the demand curve of a firm is:
A. perfectly elastic
B. perfectly inelastic
C. downward sloping
D. upward sloping
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A perfectly competitive firm faces a horizontal demand curve at the market price.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is NOT a type of market failure?
A. Asymmetric information
B. Externalities
C. Perfect competition
D. Public goods

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Market failure occurs when free markets fail to allocate resources efficiently. Causes include externalities, public goods, asymmetric information and monopoly power. Perfect competition is an ideal, not a failure.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Green Climate Fund' provides finance for:
A. space research
B. climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries
C. stock markets
D. defence

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Green Climate Fund finances climate mitigation and adaptation projects in developing countries.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a measure of economic development rather than mere growth?
A. Increase in money supply
B. Improvement in HDI, reduction in poverty and inequality
C. Increase in GDP only
D. Increase in foreign exchange reserves only

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Economic development is a broader concept than growth and includes improvements in living standards, health, education, reduction in poverty and inequality, as reflected in indices like HDI.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1