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What is the primary reason for the high per capita income in Kerala compared to the national average?

ARobust manufacturing sector

BExtensive natural resource extraction

CHigh agricultural output

DLarge-scale remittances from abroad

Answer:

D. Large-scale remittances from abroad

Read Explanation:

  • Remittances, especially from the Gulf countries, have a significant impact on the state's economy and purchasing power, boosting per capita income.


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