Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Market Equilibrium

Question:

The price floor is fixed by the government on which of the following goods?

Options:

Mechanical

Industrial

Agricultural

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Agricultural

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: Agricultural

 

  • A price floor is the minimum price set by the government to ensure that producers get a fair income.
  • It is mainly used in the agricultural sector to protect farmers from price fluctuations.
  • In India, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) is an example of a price floor applied to crops like wheat, rice, and sugarcane.