Foreign Trade Policy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The areement on Textiles and Clothing sets out a framework for gradually and systematically achieving this goal over a . . . . . . . . year transitional period.
Correct Answer: Option A — 10 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 years is the correct answer to “The areement on Textiles and Clothing sets out a framework for gradually and systematically achieving this goal over a . . . . . . . . year transitional period.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 2 of 40
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Match the following. List-I (Concepts) List-II (Meaning) a. Globalisation 1. It conforms to the principle of double entry book keeping b. Balance of Payment 2. Intergration with the world economy c. Merchandise 3. It occurs on account of business cycles d. Cyclical Disequilibrium 4. It includes sale and purchase of goods to from foreign countries
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I (Concepts) List-II (Meaning) a. Globalisation 1. It conforms to the principle of double entry book keeping b. Balance of Payment 2. Intergration with the world economy c. Merchandise 3. It occurs on account of business cycles d. Cyclical Disequilibrium 4. It includes sale and purchase of goods to from foreign countries”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
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Question 3 of 40
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The Government of India helps the exporters in selecting the product and the market under
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “The Government of India helps the exporters in selecting the product and the market under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 4 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Porter 1. Factor endowment b. Hecksher-Ohlin 2. Diamond c. Ricardo 3. Absolute advantage d. Adam Smith 4. Comparative advantage
Correct Answer: Option D — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Porter 1. Factor endowment b. Hecksher-Ohlin 2. Diamond c. Ricardo 3. Absolute advantage d. Adam Smith 4. Comparative advantage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 5 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. MIGA 1. Offers political risk insurance (guarantees) covering all areas of the world for ventures in a wide range of sectors of the economy in developing member countries b. IBRD 2. A global financial institution that provides the poorest countries in the world c. IDA 3. Development institution focused solely on developing nations private sector d. IFC 4. Single largest provider of loans to the countries
Correct Answer: Option D — a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. MIGA 1. Offers political risk insurance (guarantees) covering all areas of the world for ventures in a wide range of sectors of the economy in developing member countries b. IBRD 2. A global financial institution that provides the poorest countries in the world c. IDA 3. Development institution focused solely on developing nations private sector d. IFC 4. Single largest provider of loans to the countries”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 6 of 40
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Treaties of Rome (1957) was responsible for creation of which one of the following?
Correct Answer: Option A — European EconomicCommunity (EEC)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
European EconomicCommunity (EEC) is the correct answer to “Treaties of Rome (1957) was responsible for creation of which one of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 7 of 40
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An Indian exporter is required to fulfil which of the following requirements in order to register himself as an exporter? 1. Opening bank account with current account with a commercial bank under RBI. 2. Registrations with GST and other tax authorities. 3. Obtaining Importer-Exporter Codenumber (lEC), it is a unique 10 digit code i.e. issued by DGFT, Ministry of Commerce. 4. Obtaining Permanent Account Number.
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “An Indian exporter is required to fulfil which of the following requirements in order to register himself as an exporter? 1. Opening bank account with current account with a commercial bank under RBI. 2. Registrations with GST and other tax authorities. 3. Obtaining Importer-Exporter Codenumber (lEC), it is a unique 10 digit code i.e. issued by DGFT, Ministry of Commerce. 4. Obtaining Permanent Account Number.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following statements are true with regard to brownfield investment?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements are true with regard to brownfield investment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 9 of 40
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Match the following with regard to bill of entry. List-I List-II a. White bill 1. Goods imported for have consumption b. Green bill 2. Exo-bonds goods c. Yellow bill 3. Into-bonds goods
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following with regard to bill of entry. List-I List-II a. White bill 1. Goods imported for have consumption b. Green bill 2. Exo-bonds goods c. Yellow bill 3. Into-bonds goods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 10 of 40
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. . . . . . . . favoured merchant class.
Correct Answer: Option C — Mercantilism theory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mercantilism theory is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . favoured merchant class.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 11 of 40
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Which of the following statement is true for franchising?
Correct Answer: Option D — It deals with transferring expertise especially on how to conduct business
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It deals with transferring expertise especially on how to conduct business is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement is true for franchising”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 12 of 40
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Arrange the following in correct sequence of post shipment procedure in exportation process. 1. C and F agent submits the documents to the exporter. 2. Exporter intimates the importer about the shipment of goods. 3. Submission and negotiation of documents with bank. 4. Bank negotiates these documents to the importer's bank in the manner as specified in the letter of credit. 5. Documents are attested with the bill of exchange 6. The exporter gets immediate payment from his bank after signing letter of indemnity. 7. Importer receives the documentary bill of exchange, he releases the payment. 8. After receiving proceeds the exporter intimates the RBI by recording the facts on duplicate copy of GR. 9. The exporter receives subsidies and concessions if he is eligible.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 is the correct answer to “Arrange the following in correct sequence of post shipment procedure in exportation process. 1. C and F agent submits the documents to the exporter. 2. Exporter intimates the importer about the shipment of goods. 3. Submission and negotiation of documents with bank. 4. Bank negotiates these documents to the importer's bank in the manner as specified in the letter of credit. 5. Documents are attested with the bill of exchange 6. The exporter gets immediate payment from his bank after signing letter of indemnity. 7. Importer receives the documentary bill of exchange, he releases the payment. 8. After receiving proceeds the exporter intimates the RBI by recording the facts on duplicate copy of GR. 9. The exporter receives subsidies and concessions if he is eligible.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 13 of 40
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A global company is sometimes called
Correct Answer: Option C — a globally integrated company
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a globally integrated company is the correct answer to “A global company is sometimes called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 14 of 40
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Which of the following statement is not correct with regard to AoA?
Correct Answer: Option C — Specific commitments set out in the AoA were implemented over a six year period beginning in 2005 which was supposed to be 10 years for developing countries
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Specific commitments set out in the AoA were implemented over a six year period beginning in 2005 which was supposed to be 10 years for developing countries is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement is not correct with regard to AoA”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 15 of 40
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Assertion (A) The laws regarding patents and trademark are ineffective in many countries. Reason (R) There are cases when a government does not abide by the rulings of the International Court of Justice.
Correct Answer: Option D — (R) is true, but (A) is false
Detailed Academic Explanation:
(R) is true, but (A) is false is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) The laws regarding patents and trademark are ineffective in many countries. Reason (R) There are cases when a government does not abide by the rulings of the International Court of Justice.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 16 of 40
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Which of the following is not correct about EPCG scheme?
Correct Answer: Option C — It comprises of Zero Duty EPCG and Concessional 5% Duty EPCG
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It comprises of Zero Duty EPCG and Concessional 5% Duty EPCG is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not correct about EPCG scheme”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 17 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Importing 1. Modes of international business b. Marketing 2. Functions of international business c. Sales expansion 3. Objectives of international business d. Economic forces 4. External influence
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Importing 1. Modes of international business b. Marketing 2. Functions of international business c. Sales expansion 3. Objectives of international business d. Economic forces 4. External influence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 18 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Adam Smith 1. Availability b. David Ricordo 2. Endowment c. Ohlin 3. Absolute advantage d. I. B. Kravis 4. Comparative advantage
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Adam Smith 1. Availability b. David Ricordo 2. Endowment c. Ohlin 3. Absolute advantage d. I. B. Kravis 4. Comparative advantage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 19 of 40
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According to RBI, which of the following are characteristic of FDI?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “According to RBI, which of the following are characteristic of FDI”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 20 of 40
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The comparative cost theory of international trade was developed by
Correct Answer: Option A — David Ricardo
Detailed Academic Explanation:
David Ricardo is the correct answer to “The comparative cost theory of international trade was developed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 21 of 40
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One of the following is not a main external factor affecting the choice for market entry mode
Correct Answer: Option A — international experience
Detailed Academic Explanation:
international experience is the correct answer to “One of the following is not a main external factor affecting the choice for market entry mode”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 22 of 40
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The Indian Government has adopted internationally acknowledged standard for documentation known as
Correct Answer: Option C — ADS
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ADS is the correct answer to “The Indian Government has adopted internationally acknowledged standard for documentation known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 23 of 40
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The trade theory of comparative advantage was developed by
Correct Answer: Option D — David Ricardo
Detailed Academic Explanation:
David Ricardo is the correct answer to “The trade theory of comparative advantage was developed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 24 of 40
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Which of the following is not a method make FDI in India?
Correct Answer: Option D — None of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a method make FDI in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 25 of 40
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Which of the following body is not related to the WTO?
Correct Answer: Option D — Exchange Rate Management body
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Exchange Rate Management body is the correct answer to “Which of the following body is not related to the WTO”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 26 of 40
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Anti dumping duty is levied on which one of the following?
Correct Answer: Option C — The dumped imports which is causing damage to the domestic industry in the importing country
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The dumped imports which is causing damage to the domestic industry in the importing country is the correct answer to “Anti dumping duty is levied on which one of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 27 of 40
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Currently, how many members are in the WTO?
Correct Answer: Option B — 164
Detailed Academic Explanation:
164 is the correct answer to “Currently, how many members are in the WTO”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following items are included in Prohibited list? 1. Seeds 2. Plants and animals 3. Communication jamming equipment's 4. Animal rennet 5. Oils or tallow of any animal 6. Wild animals and their products such as ivory Select the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option C — 4, 5, 6
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4, 5, 6 is the correct answer to “Which of the following items are included in Prohibited list? 1. Seeds 2. Plants and animals 3. Communication jamming equipment's 4. Animal rennet 5. Oils or tallow of any animal 6. Wild animals and their products such as ivory Select the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 29 of 40
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Which of the following depict benefits of FDI to home country?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following depict benefits of FDI to home country”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 30 of 40
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Which of the following statements are true with regard to EXIM policy of India?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements are true with regard to EXIM policy of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 31 of 40
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Assertion (A) The integration of domestic economy through the twin channels of trade and capital flows has accelerated in the past two decades which in turn led the Indian economy growing from Rs. 32 trillion in 2004 to about Rs. 153 trillion by 2016. Reason (R) The Government of India is keen to grown exports and provide more jobs for the young, talented, well-educated and even semi-skilled and unskilled workforce in India.
Correct Answer: Option A — Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the right explanation of (A)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the right explanation of (A) is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) The integration of domestic economy through the twin channels of trade and capital flows has accelerated in the past two decades which in turn led the Indian economy growing from Rs. 32 trillion in 2004 to about Rs. 153 trillion by 2016. Reason (R) The Government of India is keen to grown exports and provide more jobs for the young, talented, well-educated and even semi-skilled and unskilled workforce in India.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 32 of 40
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Which of the following statements are correct? Statement I The registration for geographical indication of goods is done for a period of 10 years which can be renewed for an infinite period of time. Statement II The patents, as per Indian Patent Act are registered for 20 years. Statement III The maximum term of registration of copyright is 50 years in India.
Correct Answer: Option A — Both I and II
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both I and II is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements are correct? Statement I The registration for geographical indication of goods is done for a period of 10 years which can be renewed for an infinite period of time. Statement II The patents, as per Indian Patent Act are registered for 20 years. Statement III The maximum term of registration of copyright is 50 years in India.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 33 of 40
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Which round of international trade negotiations resulted in the creation of the World Trade Organisation?
Correct Answer: Option C — Uruguay Round of 1986 - 1993
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Uruguay Round of 1986 - 1993 is the correct answer to “Which round of international trade negotiations resulted in the creation of the World Trade Organisation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 34 of 40
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According to Eclectic theory of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the motivation behind FDI is/are
Correct Answer: Option C — ownership, location and internalisation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ownership, location and internalisation is the correct answer to “According to Eclectic theory of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the motivation behind FDI is/are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 35 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Patent 1. Literary, dramatic, musical work b. Copyright 2. Medicines and food inventions c. GIC 3. Visual symbol which can be in the form of a word, device d. Trademark 4. Names or places used to identify the origin and quality of product
Correct Answer: Option A — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Patent 1. Literary, dramatic, musical work b. Copyright 2. Medicines and food inventions c. GIC 3. Visual symbol which can be in the form of a word, device d. Trademark 4. Names or places used to identify the origin and quality of product”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 36 of 40
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Mercantilism was known as . . . . . . . . in France.
Correct Answer: Option A — colbertism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
colbertism is the correct answer to “Mercantilism was known as . . . . . . . . in France.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 37 of 40
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Physiocrates were opposed to . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — mercantilism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
mercantilism is the correct answer to “Physiocrates were opposed to . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 38 of 40
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How many attributes does Porter's Diamond consist of?
Correct Answer: Option C — 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4 is the correct answer to “How many attributes does Porter's Diamond consist of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 39 of 40
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. . . . . . . . states that, lack of resources often helps countries to become competitive.
Correct Answer: Option D — Product life cycle theory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Product life cycle theory is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . states that, lack of resources often helps countries to become competitive.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
Question 40 of 40
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The balance of payments account is conventionally divided into
Correct Answer: Option A — current account and capital account
Detailed Academic Explanation:
current account and capital account is the correct answer to “The balance of payments account is conventionally divided into”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Foreign Trade Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Foreign Trade Policy
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