Which of the following is NOT a cause of the balance of payments deficit? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the balance of payments deficit?
A. High external debt servicing
B. Low export competitiveness
C. High import intensity
D. Large capital inflows
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Large capital inflows help finance the current account and improve the overall balance of payments. High imports, low exports and debt servicing contribute to BOP problems.

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