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CENTRAL PROBLEM OF ECONOMICS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

________ is the root of all economic problems.

a)

Alternatives

b)

Planning

c)

Wants

d)

Scarcity

2.

The fundamental economic problem being faced is

a)

Unlimited human wants

b)

Limited want and unlimited resources

c)

Unlimited want and scarcity of resources

d)

Limited want and limited resources

3.

_________ is a system which provides people, the means to work and earn a living.

a)

Economics

b)

Economy

c)

Demand

d)

Scarcity

4.
Why does scarcity exist?
a)
Each year workers tend to produce less than previously 
b)
Machines wear out in time
c)
There are not sufficient resources to meet everyone's wants
d)
There is a limit to people's wants 
5.
Why will scarcity continue to be a problem in the future?
a)
Prices will rise
b)
Resources will always be finite 
c)
Needs will decrease in the future 
d)
World population will fall 
6.

Which of the following is a free good?

a)

A vaccination provided by the state without charge

b)

Prizes of food items given away by a supermarket

c)

Recycled paper

d)

Wind coming from the sea

7.

What do you mean by Opportunity cost?

a)

Is the value of a factor in its next best alternative use.

b)

Is the value of factor in its previous alternative use

c)

Both A and B

8.

Which of the following is NOT considered a main agent in an economy?

a)

Households

b)

Firms

c)

Government

d)

Weather

9.

What role do households play in an economy?

a)

They produce goods and services

b)

They consume goods and services

c)

They regulate the economy

d)

They provide financial aid

10.

Which agent is primarily responsible for the allocation of resources in an economy?

a)

Households

b)

Firms

c)

Government

d)

Financial institutions

11.

What is the primary function of firms in an economy?

a)

To consume goods and services

b)

To produce goods and services

c)

To regulate the economy

d)

To provide employment

12.

How does the government influence economic activity?

a)

By setting prices for goods

b)

By providing public goods and services

c)

By controlling the weather

d)

By limiting the number of firms

13.

Which of the following is an example of an economic good?

a)

Public parks

b)

Water from a river

c)

Luxury cars

d)

Sunlight

14.

What distinguishes free goods from economic goods?

a)

Free goods are limited in supply

b)

Economic goods require resources to produce

c)

Free goods have a price

d)

Economic goods are available to everyone

15.

Which of the following statements is true regarding free goods?

a)

They are always available in unlimited quantities

b)

They can be sold in the market

c)

They require payment to access

d)

They are produced using scarce resources

16.

What is the main focus of microeconomics?

a)

National economic growth

b)

Individual consumer behavior

c)

Global trade relations

d)

Government fiscal policies

17.

Which branch of economics studies the overall functioning of an economy?

a)

Microeconomics

b)

Macroeconomics

c)

Behavioral economics

d)

Development economics

18.

Which of the following best describes a 'need'?

a)

A luxury item that enhances comfort

b)

A basic requirement for survival

c)

A desire for a specific brand

d)

An optional purchase for enjoyment

19.

How do wants differ from needs in economic terms?

a)

Wants are essential for survival, while needs are not

b)

Wants are unlimited, while needs are limited

c)

Wants are influenced by culture, while needs are universal

d)

Wants can be satisfied without resources, while needs cannot

20.

What is an example of a want that can become a need?

a)

A smartphone

b)

A basic meal

c)

A luxury car

d)

A vacation