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Role of Government in Determination of Price and Quantity — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Economics

What Role of Government in Determination of Price and Quantity covers in NIOS Class 10 Economics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Economics · 2026-27

Topics in Role of Government in Determination of Price and Quantity

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1. Administered Price and Equilibrium Price

  • Without government intervention, equilibrium price is determined by demand and supply.
  • When the market price is too high for consumers or too low for producers, government intervenes.
  • Government may fix price below equilibrium price to protect consumers.
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2. Control Price, Rationing, and Black Marketing

  • Control price is the maximum price fixed by government.
  • It is generally lower than equilibrium price.
  • It is fixed to protect consumers, especially when production is less than demand.
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3. Support Price

  • Support price is the minimum price fixed by government.
  • It is generally higher than equilibrium price.
  • It protects producers, especially farmers.
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4. Token Price

  • Token price is charged for necessary services.
  • It is fixed much below the per unit cost of production.
  • It is used for medical services, health services, and education services.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Government intervention in price determination and distribution of goods and services

Equilibrium priceAdministered priceControl priceSupport priceToken priceDual priceRationingBlack marketing

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What are the important topics in Role of Government in Determination of Price and Quantity for NIOS Class 10 Economics?
Key topics in Role of Government in Determination of Price and Quantity include Administered Price and Equilibrium Price, Control Price, Rationing, and Black Marketing, Support Price, Token Price. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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