Which one of the following is aimed at supplying those goods and servi

Which one of the following is aimed at supplying those goods and services to the disadvantaged and marginalised sections of society which are bare minimum but essential in nature ?

Long-term policy
Short-term policy
Industrial policy
Fiscal policy
This question was previously asked in
UPSC SO-Steno – 2018
Fiscal policy is aimed at supplying those goods and services to the disadvantaged and marginalised sections of society which are bare minimum but essential in nature.
Fiscal policy involves the government’s use of taxation and spending to influence the economy. Providing essential goods and services (like subsidized food, healthcare, housing, education) to disadvantaged groups is primarily done through government expenditure, which is a component of fiscal policy. These are welfare measures funded through the government budget.
While such policies might be part of a broader social welfare program, the mechanism of delivery through government spending aligns most closely with fiscal policy. Long-term and short-term policies refer to the time horizon, while industrial policy focuses on specific economic sectors (industry).