Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Most of India’s external debt is owed by governmental entities.
2. All of India’s external debt is denominated in US dollars.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. Most of India’s external debt is owed by governmental entities.
2. All of India’s external debt is denominated in US dollars.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: D
• India's external debt is dominated by private sector borrowing (~51%), not governmental entities.
• While ~54% is denominated in US dollars, significant portions are also in rupee, SDR, yen, and euro.
• Both statements are incorrect.
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