Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Consumer behaviour

Question:

Which of the following is true in regards to indifference curve?

Options:

Upward sloping straight line

Downward sloping straight line

Concave to the origin

Convex to the origin

Correct Answer:

Convex to the origin

Explanation:

The law of "Diminishing Marginal Rate of Substitution" causes an indifference curve to be convex to the origin. This is the most common shape of an indifference curve.