Which of these is a normative statement?

India's population was about 121 crore in the 2011 Census.Correct answerYour answerThe government should give free electricity to farmers.Correct answerYour answerA rise in price lowers the quantity demanded.Correct answerYour answerUnemployment rose last year.Correct answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

A normative statement says what ought to be, and contains a value judgement: 'should'.
The other three can be checked against facts, so they are positive.

Concept: Identifying a normative statement
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Which of these is a normative statement?

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