Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Introduction

Question:

Identify, where the point will lie in the production possibility frontier when the resources are either underemployed or are utilized in a wasteful manner.

Options:

A point below the production possibility frontier

A point above the production possibility frontier

A point on the production possibility frontier

A point on or above the production possibility frontier

Correct Answer:

A point below the production possibility frontier

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → A point below the production possibility frontier

The Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) represents the maximum possible combinations of two goods that an economy can produce using all its resources efficiently.

  • If resources are fully and efficiently employed, production lies on the PPF curve.

  • If resources are underemployed or used inefficiently, actual production is less than potential, so the point lies below the PPF.

  • A point above the PPF is unattainable with current resources and technology.