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Q273. Which one of the following groups of items is included in India’s foreign-exchange reserves?

Which one of the following groups of items is included in India’s foreign-exchange reserves?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2013 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

India's foreign exchange reserves comprise four elements:

  1. Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs)
  2. Gold holdings of the RBI
  3. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)
  4. Reserve Tranche Position (RTP) in the IMF. Foreign loans or World Bank loans are liabilities, not reserve assets.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Foreign exchange reserves represent assets, not liabilities; eliminate any option containing 'loans'.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013 (Q273)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2013 Q273

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2013 GS Paper I Question 273 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2013 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2013 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth 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 Indian Economic Planning & Growth UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Foreign exchange reserves represent assets, not liabilities; eliminate any option containing 'loans'.

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