{"id":69506,"date":"2024-04-20T10:43:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=69506"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:43:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:43:17","slug":"the-largest-area-of-expenditure-in-keralas-budget-is-often","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-largest-area-of-expenditure-in-keralas-budget-is-often\/","title":{"rendered":"The largest area of expenditure in Kerala’s budget is often:"},"content":{"rendered":"

[amp_mcq option1=”Defense spending” option2=”Infrastructure development” option3=”Social sector spending” option4=”Debt servicing” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

The correct answer is C) Social sector spending.<\/p>\n

Kerala is a state in India that is known for its high social spending. In 2020-21, the state’s budget allocated 25.5% of its expenditure to the social sector, which includes education, health, and social welfare. This is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%.<\/p>\n

Kerala’s high social spending has been credited with its high human development index, which is the highest in India. The state also has a low infant mortality rate and a high literacy rate.<\/p>\n

However, Kerala’s high social spending has also led to a large fiscal deficit. In 2020-21, the state’s fiscal deficit was 3.5% of its GDP, which is higher than the national average of 3.3%.<\/p>\n

Despite its fiscal deficit, Kerala has continued to invest heavily in the social sector. The state’s high social spending has helped to improve the lives of its people and has made it a model for other states in India.<\/p>\n

Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n