Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

The opportunity cost of negative environmental impact is __________

Which of the following option suits best in the above blank?

Options:

short

high

moderate

reasonable

Correct Answer:

high

Explanation:

The opportunity costs of negative environmental impacts (like pollution) are high.

It takes a lot of effort, time and cost to clean up rivers and other water resources, making the opportunity cost involved high.