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प्रश्न
Give two reasons for the shift of the demand curve towards the left.
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उत्तर
The demand curve may shift towards the left due to the following reasons:
- Fall in consumer's income.
- Fall in the price of a substitute for the good.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Differentiate between extension and contraction of demand.
Explain the following diagram:

In order to encourage tourism in Goa, Government of India suggests Indian Airlines to reduce air fares to Goa from four major cities: Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. If the Indian Airlines reduces the air fare to Goa, how will this affect the market demand curve for air travel to Goa?
Distinguish between “movement along the demand curve” and shift of a demand curve.
What is meant by an increase in demand?
Define contraction of demand (or decrease in quantity demanded).
With the help of a suitable diagram, explain expansion in demand.
Explain the following diagram.

State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons.
An increase in the demand for a commodity is due to a fall in its price.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons.
Contraction of demand is the result of a decrease in the number of consumers.
