Question 24
MediumOriginal questionMatch each flow with its type.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. A Korean carmaker sets up a plant in Chennai | I. Banking capital (NRI deposits) |
| B. A foreign fund buys shares of Indian companies on the stock exchange | II. External commercial borrowing |
| C. An Indian company borrows dollars from a bank abroad | III. Portfolio investment |
| D. NRIs deposit money in Indian banks | IV. Foreign direct investment |
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
FDI builds or controls a business; portfolio investment buys shares without control.
Commercial borrowing is a loan; NRI deposits are banking capital.
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- Kinds of capital flows
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