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Which of the following best describes the difference between the Capital Account and the Financial Account in the Balance of Payments?

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Economic Awareness - Sectors of Indian Economy
Which of the following best describes the difference between the Capital Account and the Financial Account in the Balance of Payments?
ACapital Account records capital transfers and non-produced assets; Financial Account records investments and reserve assets
BCapital Account records trade in goods; Financial Account records trade in services
CCapital Account records foreign exchange reserves; Financial Account records loans and grants
DCapital Account records income receipts; Financial Account records current transfers
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand the roles of Capital and Financial Accounts

    The Capital Account records capital transfers and acquisition/disposal of non-produced, non-financial assets. The Financial Account records transactions in financial assets and liabilities such as investments and reserve assets.
  2. Step 2: Evaluate the options

    Capital Account records capital transfers and non-produced assets; Financial Account records investments and reserve assets correctly distinguishes the Capital Account and Financial Account. Other options confuse trade, income, or reserves incorrectly.
  3. Final Answer:

    Capital Account records capital transfers and non-produced assets; Financial Account records investments and reserve assets → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Capital vs Financial Account = transfers/assets vs investments/reserves ✅
Quick Trick: Remember mnemonic: Current-Capital-Financial (C-C-F).
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Mixing up capital transfers with financial investments.
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