Multiple choice

The total receipts of the State Governments as per cent of G.D.P. in India currently lies in the range of

  1. between 6-10 per cent

  2. between 10-15 per cent

  3. between 15-20 per cent

  4. between 25-30 per cent
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B Correct answer
Explanation

State governments in India typically have total receipts (including tax revenue, non-tax revenue, and central transfers) in the range of 10-15% of GDP. This reflects their fiscal capacity and expenditure responsibilities. The central government's receipts are larger (around 20-25% of GDP), while state governments operate at a lower scale. Options A (6-10%) is too low, C (15-20%) and D (25-30%) are too high for state-level finances.

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