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Which of the following components of the Balance of Payments records international transactions in financial assets and liabilities?

A Unilateral Transfers Account
B Capital Account
C Current Account
D Merchandise Account

Correct answer: (b) Capital Account

Explanation

The Capital Account is the component of the balance of payments that records international transactions involving financial assets and liabilities. The Current Account records trade in goods and services, making options A, C, and D incorrect in this context.

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