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Why is demand for a particular variety of pulses likely more elastic than for food overall?
AClose substitutes exist
BPulses are a luxury item
CPulses are given free
DFood is always cheaper
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Close substitutes exist
If one variety gets dearer, buyers switch to another similar variety, so demand responds strongly.
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