Multiple choice

Food subsidy as a percentage of GDP in India is at present

  1. less than 0·5 per cent

  2. between 0·5-1·0 per cent

  3. between 1·0-3·0 per cent

  4. between 3·0-5·0 per cent
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India's food subsidy, primarily through the Public Distribution System (PDS) and later the National Food Security Act, typically represents about 1-1.5% of GDP. This significant expenditure reflects the government's commitment to food security for a large population, making option C (1.0-3.0%) the correct range.

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