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प्रश्न
Choose the correct answer :
Demand of electricity for domestic purpose is _________.
विकल्प
(a) derived demand
(b) complementary demand
(c) direct demand
(d) composite demand
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उत्तर
Demand for electricity for domestic purpose is composite demand.
Explanation:
Demand for a commodity which satisfies different kinds of consumer wants at a single time is said to be composite demand. Demand for electricity for domestic purpose is composite demand as it is used for various purposes.
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