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Topic Capital account
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 11 years (2013–2024), peaking in 2013.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2013
- Recurs across 2 years (2013–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2013 → CDS 2024
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2024
Which of the following is not included in the Capital Account of the Balance of Payments of a country ?
- A Foreign Direct Investment
- B Commercial Borrowing
- C Invisibles ✓
- D External Assistance
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
CSE2013
Which of the following constitute Capital Account?
- Foreign Loans
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Private Remittances
- Portfolio Investment
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 1, 2 and 4 ✓
- C 2, 3 and 4
- D 1, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
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