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NCERT · Class 11 · Economics · Introduction to StatisticsWhat does 'scarcity' mean in the context of economics?

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Scarcity means that resources are limited in relation to the unlimited wants of human beings.

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Option : Unlimited resources

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Introduction to Statistics.

Option 1: Limited resources relative to wants (Correct Answer)

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Option 2: Zero wants

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Introduction to Statistics.

Option 3: Excess production of goods

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Introduction to Statistics.

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