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Theory of consumer behaviour — Economics STD 12 Humanities & Commerce — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 Humanities & CommerceEconomicsTheory of consumer behaviour2 Marks
Question
What is the main difference between movement along a demand curve and shift in the demand curve?
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Answer

A movement along a demand curve occurs when the quantity demanded changes in response to a change in the commodity's own price whereas a shift in demand curve occurs when the demand changes due to change in factors other than the commodity's own price.

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