Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Cross Elasticity of Demand'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Cross Elasticity of Demand'?
A. Responsiveness of quantity demanded to a change in income
B. Responsiveness of quantity demanded of a good to a change in the price of another good
C. Responsiveness of quantity demanded of a good to a change in its own price
D. Responsiveness of supply to a change in price
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cross elasticity of demand measures how the quantity demanded of one good responds to a change in the price of another related good. It is positive for substitutes and negative for complements.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
In the context of inflation, 'Headline Inflation' typically refers to:
A. Only fuel inflation
B. Overall inflation including all items in the basket
C. Inflation excluding food and fuel
D. Only food inflation

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Headline inflation measures the total inflation in an economy, including all items such as food, fuel and others. Core inflation excludes volatile items like food and fuel.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The term 'Core Inflation' is useful for policy makers because it:
A. Excludes food and fuel prices to reveal underlying inflation trends
B. Includes all volatile items
C. Is always higher than headline inflation
D. Measures only food inflation

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Core inflation excludes volatile components such as food and energy, providing a clearer picture of persistent inflationary pressures for monetary policy decisions.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The concept of 'Consumer Surplus' is the area:
A. Above the supply curve and below the price line
B. Above the demand curve and below the price line
C. Below the demand curve and above the price line
D. Below the supply curve and above the price line

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Consumer surplus is the difference between the maximum amount consumers are willing to pay and the amount they actually pay, represented by the area under the demand curve and above the market price.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1