69th BPSC Prelims (2023), question 120

📈 Economy

120. As per the Economic Survey 2023, FDI trends in India:
     1. Decreased due to less private-sector participation.
     2. Increased compared to pre-pandemic levels.
     3. Increased rapidly without any dip after telecom reforms.
     4. Decreased due to weak global economy.
     Which is/are correct?

     1. Only 1 and 3
     2. 2 and 4
     3. 1, 2 and 3
     4. Only 4
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     Answer: B — 2 and 4

     FDI increased over pre-pandemic levels but recent flows softened due to a weak global economic situation — statements 2 and 4 hold.