Which of the following is a feature of the long-run average cost curve under increasing returns to scale? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a feature of the long-run average cost curve under increasing returns to scale?
A. It is upward sloping
B. It is downward sloping
C. It is U-shaped only due to fixed factors
D. It is horizontal
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Under increasing returns to scale, long-run average cost falls as output expands, resulting in a downward-sloping LAC curve over the relevant range.

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Which of the following is a feature of the 'Special Drawing Rights' allocation by the IMF?
A. SDRs are a form of private cryptocurrency
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Correct Answer: Option C


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