Q. With reference to the India’s public debt – to – GDP, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. India’s overall debt levels as a per cent of GDP are the highest amongst the group of G-20 countries.
2. Private debt – to – GDP is more than Government debt – to – GDP.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Red Book
Red Book

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

A cross-country comparison of debt levels points out that for India, the government debt level as a proportion of GDP is equal to the median in the group of G-20 OECD countries and in the group of BRICS nations.  

India’s overall debt levels as a per cent of GDP are the lowest amongst the group of G-20 OECD countries and also among the group of BRICS nations. 

 

Dept to GDP RATIO

Source: Economic Survey 2020 – 2021 


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