After the implementation of economic reforms, Pakistan experienced slowdown of growth due to various reasons including _______ .
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
(i) Volatile performance of the agriculture sector
(ii) Over-dependence on remittances from abroad
(iii) Political instability
Pakistan faced several challenges post-reforms:
Volatile agriculture sector: Inconsistent performance led to economic instability.
Over-dependence on remittances: A lack of diversification in revenue sources made the economy vulnerable.
Political instability: Created uncertainty, deterring foreign investment and slowing economic growth.
Read the following text carefully from ‘The Economic Times’ dated 8th June, 2023: “The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) rate-setting panel unanimously decided to keep the benchmark lending rate unchanged at 6.5%. The committee voted to remain focused on the withdrawal of accommodating monetary policy.” On the basis of the given text and common understanding, answer the following questions: Identify and discuss the economic issue indicated in the above text.
For a hypothetical economy, assume the government increased infrastructural investment by ₹10,000 crore. 80% of additional income is consumed in the economy. Estimate the increase in income and the corresponding increase in consumption expenditure in the economy.
Discuss any two factors that lead to stagnating Indian agriculture sector during British rule.
Manav and Namit were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2024 was as follows:
Liabilities | Assets | ||
---|---|---|---|
Capitals: | Machinery | ₹8,00,000 | |
Manav | ₹4,00,000 | Investments | ₹5,00,000 |
Namit | ₹6,00,000 | Debtors | ₹12,00,000 |
Bank Overdraft | ₹9,00,000 | Stock | ₹3,00,000 |
Creditors | ₹10,00,000 | Cash in Hand | ₹1,00,000 |
Total | ₹29,00,000 | Total | ₹29,00,000 |
The firm was dissolved on the above date and the following transactions took place:
[(i)] Stock was given to creditors in full settlement of their account.
[(ii)] Investments were taken over by Manav at 120% of book value.
[(iii)] Bad debts amounted to ₹ 2,00,000.
[(iv)] Machinery was realised at 50% discount.
[(v)] Realisation expenses amounted to ₹ 1,00,000 which were paid by Namit.
Prepare Realisation Account.