Indian economy — gross domestic saving rate: Choose the current broad range for India’s average gross domestic savings as a share of GDP. Treat “range” as percentage points of GDP (approximate macro indicator). Choose the correct range.
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A15% – 20%
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B20% – 25%
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C25% – 30%
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D30% – 35%
Answer
Correct Answer: 30% – 35%
Explanation
Given data
- We are asked the approximate range of India’s gross domestic saving rate (share of GDP).
Concept / ApproachIndia’s savings rate is a macro aggregate that has typically hovered around the low-30s percent of GDP in recent years. Hence, among the coarse ranges given, 30–35% best captures the contemporary level.
Step-by-step reasoningCompare coarse ranges to known long-run averages: below 25% would be too low for India’s recent experience; 25–30% is borderline but tends to underestimate; 30–35% aligns with common macro data points.
Verification / sanity checksHistorical series since the 2000s show the savings rate predominantly in the upper 20s to low 30s, with many recent observations close to ~30%.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing household savings rate with gross domestic savings (which includes private corporate and public savings).
Final Answer30% – 35% is the most appropriate broad range among the options.