Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Market Equilibrium

Question:

Choose correct pair.

Column A Column B
A. Rationing 1. Price Ceiling
B. Buffer Stock 2. Price ceiling
C. Rationing 3. Price Floor
D. buffer Stock 4. Excess demand
Options:

A-1

B-2

C-3

D-4

Correct Answer:

A-1

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1: A-1

  • Rationing - Price Ceiling: This is correct because when the government imposes a price ceiling (a maximum price limit), it can lead to shortages. To manage these shortages, the government implements rationing to ensure fair distribution of goods among consumers.

  • Buffer Stock - Price Ceiling: This is incorrect because buffer stock is a policy used to stabilize prices by storing excess supply and releasing it during shortages. It is associated with price floors, not price ceilings.

  • Rationing - Price Floor: This is incorrect because rationing is generally linked to price ceilings, not price floors. Price floors (minimum price limits) usually lead to surpluses, not shortages.

  • Buffer Stock - Excess Demand: This is incorrect because buffer stock is used to manage excess supply, not excess demand.