{"id":74888,"date":"2024-04-20T12:08:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=74888"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:08:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:08:08","slug":"a-government-program-providing-financial-assistance-or-price-discounts-on-essential-goods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/a-government-program-providing-financial-assistance-or-price-discounts-on-essential-goods\/","title":{"rendered":"A government program providing financial assistance or price discounts on essential goods:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Grant&#8221; option2=&#8221;Loan&#8221; option3=&#8221;Subsidy&#8221; option4=&#8221;Tax rebate&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>C. Subsidy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A subsidy is a form of financial assistance that the government provides to an individual, business, or organization. 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