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What is Economics

NIOS · Class 10 · Economics

Most important questions from What is Economics for NIOS Class 10 Economics board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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Which statement correctly describes the science of welfare view of economics?

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Economics is concerned with welfare of society

The welfare definition shifted attention from wealth alone to welfare of society.

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What do the words 'ends' and 'scarce means' mean in the scarcity and choice view?

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Ends means wants and scarce means implies limited resources

In the scarcity definition, ends means wants and scarce means means limited resources.

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Which branch studies decisions by a single individual, buyer, seller, or producer?

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Micro Economics

Micro economics studies economic decisions at a very small level, such as those taken by a single individual.

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Which branch studies the economy as a whole?

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Macro Economics

Macro economics studies economic decisions and aggregates at the level of the whole economy or society.

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