Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Consumer behaviour

Question:

Match List I with List II

List I List II
A. Income increase - Quantity of Goods increases I. Substitute Good
B. Income increase - Quantity of Goods decreases II. Normal Good
C. Increase in price, other good Quantity increases III. Complementary Good
D. Goods consumed together IV. Inferior Good

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

Correct Answer:

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (1) : A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

- A. Income increase - Quantity of Goods increases (normal Good) : when income increases, the quantity of normal goods typically increases.

- B. Income increase - Quantity of Goods decreases (Inferior Good):For inferior goods, when income increases, the quantity consumed may decrease.

- C. Increase in price, other good Quantity increases (Substitute Good): When the price of one good increases, the quantity demanded for its substitute may increase.

- D. Goods consumed together (Complementary Good):Complementary goods are consumed together, and and, an increase in the price or one may lead to a decrease in the quantity demanded for the other.