Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Introduction

Question:

An economy prospers when there are sufficient economic activities. Which of the following options denotes the basic economic activities of life?

Options:

Production, store and sell

Production, exchange and consumption 

Purchase, exchange and consumption

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Production, exchange and consumption 

Explanation:

The most accurate option for the basic economic activities of life is Option 2: Production, exchange and consumption

Production, exchange and consumption of goods and services are among the basic economic activities of life. In the course of these basic economic activities, every society has to face scarcity of resources and it is the scarcity of resources that gives rise to the problem of choice. 

    • Production: This refers to the creation of goods and services that satisfy human wants and needs. It involves utilizing resources (land, labor, capital) to transform them into usable outputs.
    • Exchange: This involves the transfer of goods and services between producers and consumers. It allows for specialization and efficient allocation of resources. This can happen through markets, barter systems, or other mechanisms.
    • Consumption: This refers to the act of using goods and services to satisfy wants and needs. It's the final stage of the economic cycle where the utility derived from production is realized.