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Which of the following statements about the Balance of Payments is correct?

hard Q9 of 15
Economic Awareness - Sectors of Indian Economy
Which of the following statements about the Balance of Payments is correct?
ACurrent account includes remittances and export-import transactions
BCapital account records trade in goods and services
CA BoP surplus means the country is importing more than exporting
DFinancial account excludes foreign direct investment
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand BoP components

    BoP consists of current account (trade in goods/services, income, transfers like remittances), capital account (capital transfers), and financial account (investments like FDI, portfolio).
  2. Step 2: Analyze statements

    Current account includes remittances and export-import transactions. Capital account does not record trade in goods and services. A BoP surplus indicates net credits exceed debits overall. Financial account includes foreign direct investment.
  3. Final Answer:

    Current account includes remittances and export-import transactions → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Current account = trade plus remittances ✅
Quick Trick: Remember BoP accounts and their contents.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Mixing capital and current account roles.
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