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Which of the following is included in the Current Account of the Balance of Payments?

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Economic Awareness - Sectors of Indian Economy
Which of the following is included in the Current Account of the Balance of Payments?
APurchase of shares by foreign investors
BInterest payments on foreign loans
CDebt forgiveness by a foreign government
DSale of patents to a foreign company
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand the components of the Current Account

    The Current Account includes trade in goods and services, net income from abroad (such as interest and dividends), and current transfers.
  2. Step 2: Analyze each option

    Interest payments on foreign loans are part of net income from abroad, thus recorded in the Current Account. Purchase of shares by foreign investors is a financial account transaction. Debt forgiveness is a capital transfer in the Capital Account. Sale of patents is a capital account transaction involving non-produced assets.
  3. Final Answer:

    Interest payments on foreign loans → Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Interest payments on foreign loans = correct ✅
Quick Trick: Net income flows belong to Current Account.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing financial transactions with current income flows.
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