Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2019
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
- A When total utility is maximum, marginal utility is zero.
- B When total utility is decreasing, marginal utility is negative.
- C When total utility is increasing, marginal utility is positive.
- D When total utility is maximum, marginal and average utility are equal to each other. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Macroeconomics
CDS2018
According to the law of diminishing marginal utility, as the amount of a good consumed increases, the marginal utility of that good tends to
- A improve
- B diminish ✓
- C remain constant
- D first diminish and then improve
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Macroeconomics
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