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Which of the following is TRUE about intermediate goods in the Value Added Approach?

medium Q7 of 15
Economic Awareness - Sectors of Indian Economy
Which of the following is TRUE about intermediate goods in the Value Added Approach?
AThey are included in the final GDP calculation to reflect total production
BThey are subtracted from output to calculate value added at each stage
CThey are counted only once at the final stage of production
DThey are ignored completely in national income accounting
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Define intermediate goods in Value Added Approach

    Intermediate goods are inputs used up in production and should not be counted multiple times.
  2. Step 2: Role in value added calculation

    They are subtracted from output to calculate value added at each stage, avoiding double counting. They are not included fully, counted only at final stage, or completely ignored.
  3. Final Answer:

    They are subtracted from output to calculate value added at each stage → Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Intermediate goods = subtracted from output to find value added ✅
Quick Trick: Subtract intermediate goods value to avoid double counting.
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming intermediate goods are counted once or ignored entirely.
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