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The 'Kerala Model of Development' is best known for its focus on:

AHigh industrial growth and manufacturing output.

BRapid urbanization and large-scale infrastructure projects.

CStrong social development indicators

DExclusive reliance on private sector investment for economic expansion.

Answer:

C. Strong social development indicators

Read Explanation:

  • The model is famous for achieving high levels of literacy, healthcare, and other social indicators despite having a lower-than-average economic growth rate in its early stages.


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