Question

Kerala's economy is often characterized by its reliance on:

• A. Large-scale agricultural exports and plantation crops.
• B. Heavy industries and manufacturing units.
• C. Services sector and remittances.
• D. Information technology services and biotechnology research.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Services sector and remittances.

• The services sector, which includes tourism, IT, and healthcare, is the largest contributor to Kerala's GSDP.

• A significant portion of the state's income also comes from remittances sent by Keralites working abroad, particularly in the Middle East.