Moments: In the Kingdom of Fools · Class 9 · CBSE English
What was the immediate economic effect of the king’s order that every commodity should cost one duddu in the Kingdom of Fools?
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easy · MCQ · Q-BD64C3
What was the immediate economic effect of the king’s order that every commodity should cost one duddu in the Kingdom of Fools?
- A.Essential goods became available only to the wealthy.
- B.People were attracted because even expensive food became very cheap.Correct answer
- C.Farmers stopped producing food because prices increased.
- D.Merchants began selling all goods without payment.
Solution
The fixed price of one duddu made even costly food extremely cheap. This unusual policy attracted the disciple, who enjoyed abundant food and later became fat.
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