Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Market Equilibrium

Question:

Excess supply leads to ____________, __________ and _____________.

Options:

Competition among buyer, Increase in price, Surplus of commodity in the market

Competition among sellers, Decrease in price, Surplus of commodity in the market

Competition among sellers, Increase in price, Surplus of commodity in the market

Competition among sellers, Decrease in price, Deficit of commodity in the market

Correct Answer:

Competition among sellers, Decrease in price, Surplus of commodity in the market

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Competition among sellers, Decrease in price, Surplus of commodity in the market

 

  • Excess supply occurs when quantity supplied > quantity demanded at a given price.
  • This leads to a surplus of goods in the market, meaning sellers have more goods than buyers are willing to purchase.
  • As a result:
    • Sellers compete among themselves to sell their goods.
    • This competition among sellers forces them to lower prices to attract buyers.
    • The price continues to fall until the market reaches equilibrium where supply matches demand.