INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS Economy Economic Concepts
Q.

Consider the following statements with reference to the differences between the ‘Real GDP and Nominal GDP’:

1. Nominal GDP is also known as GDP at constant prices.

2. Real GDP is Nominal GDP adjusted for inflation.

3. Nominal GDP growth is higher than real GDP growth.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Explanation:

ANSWER: (B) 

Real Vs Nominal GDP

  • If we use current prices of goods and services to calculate GDP, we get Nominal GDP. 
  • But, to get real GDP we use the prices in the base year. The base year for India is 2011-12. 

Statement 1 is not correct.

  • Real GDP is also known as GDP at constant prices.

Statement 2 is correct.

  • It is calculated to eliminate the effect of price rise in GDP. 
  • In short, Real GDP is Nominal GDP adjusted for inflation.

Statement 3 is correct.

  • Nominal GDP growth does not take inflation into account, and is thus higher than real GDP growth. 

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