With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs:

Items       -     Category

1. Farmer’s plough  -  Working capital

2. Computer   -  Fixed capital

3. Yarn used by the weaver    -   Fixed capital

4. Petrol  -  Working capital

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a). Only one

(b). Only two

(c). Only three

(d). All four

 


Explanation:

Farmer’s plough - Working capital: Incorrect. A plough is a durable asset used repeatedly, so it's fixed capital.

Computer - Fixed capital: Correct. A computer is a durable asset used for a long time in production.  

Yarn used by the weaver - Fixed capital: Incorrect. Yarn is a raw material consumed in the production process, so it's working capital.  

Petrol - Working capital: Correct. Petrol is consumed during the production process and needs to be replenished regularly

Only two pairs (Computer - Fixed capital and Petrol - Working capital) are correctly matched.

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