Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: National Income Accounting

Question:

Which of the following statements is true?

Statement 1- National products includes the production activity of the production units located in the economic territory.

Statement 2- Domestic product includes the  production activity of the residents irrespective of whether performed within the economic territory or outside it.

 

Options:

Only statement 1 is true

Only statement 2 is true

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

Neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is true

Correct Answer:

Neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is true

Explanation:

Domestic products includes the production activity of the production units located in the economic territory.

National product includes the  production activity of the residents irrespective of whether performed within the economic territory or outside it.

Domestic territory includes:

  • Political frontiers including territorial waters and air space
  • Embassies, consulates, military bases etc located abroad
  • Ships, aircrafts operated by residents in 2 or more countries
  • Fishing vessels, oil and natural gas etc operated by residents in international waters

In economics, in order to become a normal resident of a country, the following 2 conditions needs to fulfilled:

  • Should have lived for more than 1 year
  • The individual's economic interest must lie in that country