In the context of public debt, 'Internal Debt' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of public debt, 'Internal Debt' refers to:
A. Debt owed to domestic creditors
B. Only IMF loans
C. Only short-term external borrowings
D. Debt owed to foreign creditors
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Internal debt is the portion of public debt that is owed to lenders within the country, such as market borrowings, treasury bills and other domestic liabilities.

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The 'National Income Committee' was chaired by:
A. D.R. Gadgil
B. C.R. Krishnaswamy
C. P.C. Mahalanobis
D. V.K.R.V. Rao

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. Only environmental sustainability
B. Gender equality only
C. Only income inequality
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Correct Answer: Option D


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A. Article 88
B. Article 78
C. Article 76
D. Article 77

Correct Answer: Option C


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