Question

Which of the following is an example of **non-developmental public expenditure?

• A. Investment in infrastructure projects like roads and bridges.
• B. Spending on salaries and pensions for civil servants.
• C. Government funding for education and healthcare services.
• D. Subsidies provided to agricultural sector for crop production.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Spending on salaries and pensions for civil servants.

• This type of spending is on the routine administrative functions of the government and does not create new, productive assets, thus classifying it as non-developmental.