Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Introduction

Question:

Given below are 2 sets of statements in column I and column II. Match the statements in different columns(column 1 and 2 ) to make a correct pair.

 

i. Institution a.  arrangement allowing commodity trade
ii. How much to produce? b. organization of economic activities in country
iii. Market c. organization with some purpose
iv. Centrally planned economy d.  central problem of economy
Options:

i-a, ii- c, iii-d , iv-b

i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b

i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a

i-d, ii-a, iii-b, iv-c

Correct Answer:

i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: ☀ i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b

  • i. Institution (c. organization with some purpose): An institution is a structured organization established for a specific purpose, like a school or a bank.

  • ii. How much to produce? (d. central problem of economy): This is a fundamental economic problem. Since resources are scarce, deciding how much of each good or service to produce is a crucial challenge for any economy.

  • iii. Market (a. arrangement allowing commodity trade): A market is a venue where buyers and sellers can come together to exchange goods and services. It facilitates trade but isn't a formal organization itself.

  • iv. Centrally planned economy (b. organization of economic activities in country): There are three ways to organize economic activity in any country or there are three types of economies: centrally planned economy, market economy and mixed economy. A centrally planned economy is a system where the government makes key decisions about production, resource allocation, and pricing. It essentially organizes the economic activities within a country.