Q28 · UPSC Prelims 2023 · Set A · Economy

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Consider the investments in the following assets:1.Brand recognition2.Inventory3.Intellectual property4.Mailing list of clientsHow many of the above are considered intangible investments?

A Only one
B Only two
C Only three
D All four

Correct answer: (c) Only three

Explanation

  1. A

    Only one

    Only one. Three of the four are intangibles.

  2. B

    Only two

    Only two. Brand, IP and client lists are all intangible.

  3. C

    Only three

    Only three. Brand, intellectual property and mailing lists. Inventory is a tangible current asset.

  4. D

    All four

    All four. Stock in the warehouse is physical.

Summary. Official key is (c) only three. Brand recognition, IP and a client mailing list are intangible. Inventory is goods on hand — tangible.

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