Question

Which of the following is considered the single most significant factor driving Kerala's high per capita income and consumption?

• A. High levels of government spending on social welfare programs
• B. A predominantly agricultural economy with high crop yields
• C. Remittances from Non-Resident Keralites
• D. Foreign direct investment in high-tech industries

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Remittances from Non-Resident Keralites

• $\text{NRK}$ remittances, particularly from the Gulf countries, inject a substantial amount of foreign capital into the state, fueling consumption and services.