Since independence, both development and non-development expenditures have increased; the increase in the former being a little more than in the other. Non-development expenditure involves I=interest payments II=subsidies III=defence IV=irrigation A. I, II B. I C. I, II, III D. II, III, IV

The correct answer is A. I, II.

Non-development expenditure is expenditure that is not directly related to the creation of new assets or the expansion of existing ones. It includes expenditure on interest payments, subsidies, defence, and other non-developmental activities.

Interest payments are payments made by the government to its creditors, such as banks and bondholders. Subsidies are payments made by the government to businesses or individuals to lower the cost of goods or services. Defence expenditure is expenditure on the military, such as salaries, equipment, and training.

Irrigation is a type of development expenditure, as it involves the construction of dams, canals, and other infrastructure to provide water for agriculture.

Therefore, the only non-development expenditures listed in the question are interest payments and subsidies.