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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Foreign Direct Investment
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedForeign Direct Investment (FDI) represents long-term, stable capital investment tied to physical assets, infrastructure, and technology transfer. Unlike volatile short-term portfolio investments (hot money) or commercial borrowings, FDI cannot easily flee during economic turbulence, making it the safest and most beneficial capital flow for a host country.
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