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प्रश्न
In what respects does oligopoly differ from monopoly?
State any two differences between oligopoly and monopoly market.
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उत्तर
| Sr. No. | Basis | Oligopoly | Monopoly |
| 1. | No. of sellers: | There are few large sellers producing a commodity. | There is only a single seller in the market. |
| 2. | Entry of new firms: | Entry of new firms is difficult. | Entry of new firms is restricted. |
| 3. | Demand curve: | The demand curve is indeterminate. | The demand curve faced by a monopoly firm is less elastic. |
| 4. | Product Differentiation: | Products may be identical (e.g., cement) or differentiated (e.g., cars). | The product has no close substitutes. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which two forms of market earn normal profit in the long run?

“While shopping for fruits in the local market you see many seller selling fruits”. In this context answer the following:
- What is the type of market referred to?
- State and draw the type of demand curve faced by the market above.
- Differentiate between the market indicated above and monopoly on the basis of:
- No. of sellers
- Market price
- Entry and exit of firms in the market
'Homogeneous products' is a characteristic of ______.
Differentiated products is a characteristic of ______.
'A few big sellers' is a characteristic of ______.
Indian Railways is an example of ______.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited is an example of a/an ______.
Match the following and select the correct option.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (i) | Perfectly elastic demand | (A) | Oligopoly |
| (ii) | Less elastic demand | (B) | Monopolistic competition |
| (iii) | More elastic demand | (C) | Perfect competition |
| (iv) | Indeterminate demand | (D) | Monopoly |
The seller in a monopoly market is a price maker.
Which one of the following is NOT found in a perfectly competition market?
Match the following:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| A. | Monopoly | (i) | Availability of close substitutes |
| B. | Oligopoly | (ii) | Absence of close substitutes |
| C. | Perfect competition | (iii) | Few large sellers |
| D. | Monopolistic competition | (iv) | Homogeneous products |
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Assertion (A): Buyers are ready to pay different prices for the product produced by different firms under perfect competition.
Reason (R): The products offered for sale in the perfect market are homogeneous.
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