Multiple choice

On which one of the following 'Head of Expenses', the expenses of the Government of India are highest?

  1. Food subsidy

  2. Fertilizer subsidy

  3. Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana

  4. Maintenance of national highways

  5. Oil subsidy
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Explanation

Food subsidy has historically been one of the largest expenditure heads for the Government of India, primarily due to the Public Distribution System (PDS), National Food Security Act, and various food welfare programs that reach millions of beneficiaries. While fertilizer, oil subsidies, and infrastructure projects are significant, food subsidy typically accounts for the highest allocation.

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