An indifference curve slopes downwards to the right as this implies that consumer is indifferent between:

Less of one commodity and same amount of another

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More of one commodity and same amount of another

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Greater amount of both the commodities

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D Greater amount of both the commodities
IC always slopes downwards to the right, because one good increases and other decreases.

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A.	Various combinations of two commodities that a consumer can purchase	1.	Indifference map
B.	Various combinations of two commodities that give consumer equal satisfaction	2.	Indifference curve
C.	A set of indifference curves	3.	Budget line
D.	Point of agency of a budget line and an indifference curve	4.	Consumer's equilibrium