भारतासंदर्भात सातत्याने वाढणाऱ्या चालू खात्यावरील तुटीची प्रमुख कारणे कोणती ?
(a) वाढत जाणारी महागडी तेल आयात
(b) सोने आयातीमुळे होणारी देशांतर्गत चलनवाढ
(c) युरो वित्तीय संकट
(d) चढ-उतार असलेला विनिमय दर

The correct answer is Option B ((a), (b) and (d)).

Key Points:
• Conceptual Overview of CAD:
• Current Account Deficit (CAD) arises when the value of goods and services imported exceeds the value of exported goods and services.
• Rising Expensive Oil Imports (a): India imports over 80% of its domestic petroleum requirement. Rapid global crude oil price surges exponentially widen the merchandise trade deficit.
• Gold Import and Domestic Inflation (b): High domestic demand for physical gold alongside inflation diverts domestic savings into non-productive physical imports, draining precious foreign exchange.
• Exchange Rate Volatility (d): Depreciation of the Indian Rupee makes imported commodities significantly more expensive in rupee terms, intensifying the current deficit.
• Status of Euro Crisis (c): While the Eurozone crisis suppressed foreign export demand, the official key confirms (a), (b), and (d) as the primary domestic and structural determinants directly escalating India's import bill and persistent deficit.
• Key Takeaway: Major causes of India's widening CAD include inelastic crude oil imports, excessive gold imports, and currency volatility.