ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

OPPORTUNITY COST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a need?
A
Nothing
B
Something you have to have to live
C
Something you would like to have
D
Ice cream
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In other words, a need is something required for a safe, stable and healthy life (e.g. air, water, food, land, shelter) while a want is a desire, wish or aspiration.

Detailed explanation-2: -We must have food, water, air, and shelter to survive. If any one of these basic needs is not met, then humans cannot survive.

Detailed explanation-3: -Needs include air, food, water, clothing and shelter. Wants are things that we would like to have, such as toys and games. Sometimes needs and wants overlap. For example, a person needs food to survive, but he doesn’t need ice cream.

Detailed explanation-4: -Air. Water. Food. Shelter. Sleep.

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