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

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ALarge-scale agricultural exports and plantation crops.

BHeavy industries and manufacturing units.

CServices sector and remittances.

DInformation technology services and biotechnology research.

Answer:

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.

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