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Question
State whether the following items will be included in the estimation of National Income or not? Give a reason for your answer.
Wooden cupboard purchased by a family.
Solution
A wooden cupboard purchased by a family will be included in the estimation of National Income if it is newly generated, as it is a final good that contributes to GDP during the period in which it was produced.
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|
S. No. |
Items |
(Rs Crore) |
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(i) |
Private final consumption expenditure |
1000 |
|
(ii) |
Depreciation |
100 |
|
(iii) |
Net national disposable income |
1500 |
|
(iv) |
Closing stock |
20 |
|
(v) |
Government final consumption expenditure |
300 |
|
(vi) |
Net Indirect tax |
50 |
|
(vii) |
Opening stock |
20 |
|
(viii) |
Net domestic fixed capital formation |
110 |
|
(ix) |
Net exports |
15 |
|
(x) |
Net factor income to abroad |
(–) 10 |
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______ is the difference between gross and net.
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The use of public parks increases welfare
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The distribution of GDP increases welfare
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Higher GDP always causes higher welfare
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| S.No. | Items | Amount in (₹ crore) |
| (i) | Royalty | 5 |
|
(ii) |
Rent | 75 |
| (iii) | Interest | 30 |
| (iv) | Net domestic product at factor cost |
400 |
| (v) | Profit | 45 |
| (vi) | Dividends | 20 |
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| S.No. | Items | Amount in (₹ crore) |
| (i) | Royalty | 5 |
|
(ii) |
Rent | 75 |
| (iii) | Interest | 30 |
| (iv) | Compensation of Employees |
600 |
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| (vi) | Dividends | 20 |
| (vii) | Mixed Income of self employed |
100 |
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