UPSC Economics Business and Foreign Trade / व्यापार और विदेश व्यापार Question Bank Fiscal and Monetary Policy

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          DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. Match columns A and B wherein Column B defines Column A
    Column A Column B
    I. External debt of the A. Includes  small  saving  schemes, provident fund, reserve
    II. Includes debt B. Includes loan  from foreign countries and    international financial institutions
    III. Other internal liabilities C. Includes market loans from banks and financial institutions

    A) I-C, II-A, III-B      

    B)       I-B, II-C, III-A

    C) I-A, II-D, III-B      

    D)       I-B, II-A, III-C

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Internal debt, other internal liabilities and External debt are three components of Public debt wherein internal debt includes market loans from banks and financial institutions, short-term borrowings on treasury bills and other bonds and certificates issued by the government. External debt includes loan from foreign countries and international financial institutions like the World Bank, IMF. ADB, etc. Other internal liabilities includes small saving schemes, provident fund, reserve fund of the railways, post and telegraph on which the central government has to pay interest


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