Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation - An Appraisal

Question:

Which of the following statement is NOT correct in the context of Balance of Payments?

Options:

It is a statistical statement summarising all the external transactions (receipts and payments) on current account in which a country is involved over a period of time

As the BOP shows the total assets and obligations over a time-period, it never balances.

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Balance of Payments (BOP) : It is a statistical statement summarising all the external transactions (receipts and payments) on current and capital account in which a country is involved over a period of time, say, a year. As the BOP shows the total assets and obligations over a time-period, it always balances.