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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Consumer behaviour

Question:

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of "Law of demand"?

Options:

Taste and preference of a consumer remains constant

No change in the income of the consumer

Ceteris paribus

Prices of the related goods do change

Correct Answer:

Prices of the related goods do change

Explanation:

Law of demand states that ceteris paribus (other things being equal), there is a negative relation between demand for a commodity and its price. In other words, when price of the commodity increases, demand for it falls and when price of the commodity falls, demand rises, other factors remaining same.