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Q69. Consider the investments in the following assets: 1. Brand recognition 2. Inventory 3. Intellectual property 4. Mailing list of clients How many of the above are considered intangible investments?

Consider the investments in the following assets:

  1. Brand recognition
  2. Inventory
  3. Intellectual property
  4. Mailing list of clients

How many of the above are considered intangible investments?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Only three

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Intangible assets lack physical substance but hold economic value. Brand recognition (1), Intellectual property (3), and Mailing lists of clients / customer lists (4) are non-physical intangible assets.
  • Inventory (2) consists of physical raw materials, work-in-progress, or finished goods, which are tangible assets. Therefore, exactly three of the assets are intangible investments.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Inventory is physical goods on the warehouse floor (tangible), while the other three cannot be touched physically (intangible).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 (Q69)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Industry & Infrastructure
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Only three

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2023 Q69

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I Question 69 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2023 Indian Economy (Industry & Infrastructure) question is Option (C): "Only three". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2023 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Industry & Infrastructure". You can explore all repeated questions from Industry & Infrastructure in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Industry & Infrastructure UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Inventory is physical goods on the warehouse floor (tangible), while the other three cannot be touched physically (intangible).

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