Scarcity Manifestations

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a manifestation of scarcity?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a manifestation of scarcity?

  1. Long queues at railway booking counters
  2. Crowded buses and trains
  3. Excess supply of goods in market ✓ Correct
  4. Shortage of essential commodities
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Excess supply of goods is not a manifestation of scarcity. Scarcity manifests as shortages and crowding.

Key Points:
  • Manifestations of scarcity include: long queues at railway counters, crowded buses and trains, shortage of essential commodities, rush to get tickets.
  • We face scarcity because things that satisfy wants are limited in availability.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, B, D: These are all examples of scarcity manifestations.

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