ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

OPPORTUNITY COST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Identify the correct definition for the following term:alternative
A
Citizens are only allowed to purchase a certain amount of goods
B
The cost associated with giving up one thing for another
C
Redirecting resources from one source to another
D
Using something close to what is actually desired
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some common synonyms of desire are covet, crave, want, and wish.

Detailed explanation-2: -Desire, a more formal verb, suggests a strong wish: They desire liberation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alternative Use means use of a material for a purpose other than for which it was conceived, which is beneficial because it promotes resource efficiency; Sample 1.

Detailed explanation-4: -different, opportunity, option, substitute, second, surrogate, druthers, pick, preference, recourse, redundancy, selection, sub, another, back up, other, other fish to fry, take it or leave it.

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