Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?

This snippet presents a multiple-choice question listing (a) import cover = ratio of imports to GDP and (d) import cover = number of months of imports payable by international reserves, showing both formulations are seen in textbooks/questions.

A student could treat this as evidence that (a) is a proposed but contestable definition and compare it to other sources or standard usage to decide which is correct.

Explicitly describes 'Import Cover' as the number of months of imports that a country's forex reserves can finance (reserves ÷ monthly imports).

One could extend this by computing reserves/monthly imports for a country and checking news usage to see if 'import cover' refers to months rather than a GDP ratio.

Gives a clear definition of GDP (aggregate domestic production), identifying what GDP measures and distinguishing it from other aggregates.

A student can use this to judge plausibility: compare the conceptual link between 'months of imports covered by reserves' and GDP to see which denominator (monthly imports vs GDP) fits the usual idea of 'cover'.

Also defines GDP as total domestic production and notes methods of calculation, reinforcing what GDP represents.

Use this to assess whether expressing 'import cover' as a ratio to GDP would meaningfully measure the ability of reserves to finance imports (likely less direct than months-of-imports measure).