Read the following statements carefully:
Statement 1: India, Pakistan, and China have similar physical endowments but totally different political systems.
Statement 2: Both India and Pakistan laid great emphasis on creating a large private sector.
Statement 1: This is true as India, Pakistan, and China share similar geographical features, such as fertile plains and river systems, but their political systems differ significantly.
Statement 2: This is false because: India initially emphasized a mixed economy with a significant public sector. Pakistan also prioritized state-led initiatives rather than focusing on creating a large private sector.
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
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.