Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Market Equilibrium

Question:

The government-imposed upper limit on the price of a good or service is called __________.

Options:

Price floor

Price ceiling

Price fixation

Fair price

Correct Answer:

Price ceiling

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: Price ceiling

  • A price ceiling is a government-imposed upper limit on the price of a good or service.
  • It is set below the equilibrium price to make essential goods more affordable to consumers.
  • Examples include rent control, price caps on essential medicines, and price limits on food grains.