Assertion (A): A change in tastes causes a movement along the demand curve.
Reason (R): A demand curve is drawn with tastes held constant.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Correct answerYour answerBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.Correct answerYour answerA is true, but R is false.Correct answerYour answerA is false, but R is true.Correct answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

A is false: since tastes are held constant along the curve, a change in them shifts the whole curve.
R is true.

Concept: What is held constant
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The rule this testsMovement along and shift of the curve

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Assertion (A): A change in tastes causes a movement along the demand curve.Reason (R): A demand curve is drawn with tastes held constant.

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Assertion (A): A change in tastes causes a movement along the demand curve.
Reason (R): A demand curve is drawn with tastes held constant.