Question

Which of these is/are a positive statement(s).

• A. export of onion ought to be banned to check rising prices of onion in domestic market
• B. forwarding trading in commodities ought to be banned to curb rising prices
• C. export of onion has created shortage of domestic supply of onions
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C export of onion has created shortage of domestic supply of onions

Positive statements study the facts of life i.e it deals with 'things as they are'. It deals with what are the economic problems and how are they actually solved. It explains the cause and effect relationship and avoids giving suggestions.

Both the statements A and B are giving suggestions but C is stating a fact and it not suggesting anything. Thus option C is a positive statement.