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What is the economic term for the situation where an increase in government borrowing to finance public expenditure leads to an increase in interest rates and a decrease in private investment?
The canon of benefit' of public expenditure states that spending should be:
Which of the following is a primary goal of public expenditure related to economic stabilization?
Public expenditure on health and education is considered to be **'social expenditure'** because it:
How does public expenditure on infrastructure (e.g., roads, railways) typically affect the economy?
Which of the following is a primary **source of financing** for public expenditure?
What is the main difference between revenue expenditure and capital expenditure?
The **Keynesian** view on public expenditure during a recession suggests that the government should:
Which of the following is an example of **non-developmental public expenditure?
What is meant by the **'canon of sanction'** in public expenditure?
An increase in public expenditure, without a corresponding increase in output, is most likely to cause:
The term **'fiscal deficit'** primarily represents:
Which type of public expenditure is most likely to have a direct and immediate impact on a country's long-term productive capacity?
How does public expenditure on social welfare programs affect income distribution?
Which of the following is a key **principle of public expenditure**?
The **Wiseman-Peacock Hypothesis** explains the growth of public expenditure as a result of a 'displacement effect.' What does this effect refer to?
The **Wagner's Law** of increasing state activities suggests that as a nation's per capita income rises, public expenditure will:
Which of the following is an example of **capital expenditure**?
According to the classification of public expenditure, what category does the salary paid to government employees fall under?
What is the primary objective of public expenditure in an economy?
In 2024, how many women were inducted for patrolling in the Excise Department in Kerala?
In 2024, how many women police personnel were recruited in Kerala?
What percentage of households in Kerala are female-headed, compared to the national average?
What percentage of the total population in Kerala do women constitute?
According to the 2011 Census, what was the ratio of women to men in Kerala?
Which program is mentioned as one of the largest women empowerment programs in India and has played a key role in women's development in Kerala?
What significant legislative step did Kerala take in 2010 regarding women's representation?
Achieving women's empowerment is considered essential for which of the following?
What does a high GII value reflect?
What does a low Gender Inequality Index (GII) value indicate?
The Gender Inequality Index (GII) provides insights into gender disparities in which key sectors?
How does the GDI emphasize inequality between men and women?
The GDI uses the same variables as the Human Development Index (HDI), which include:
What does the Gender Development Index (GDI) focus on?
The Gender Development Index (GDI) was developed by which organization?
Which of the following strategies has been shown to make a difference in achieving gender equality?
Which of the following communities faces multiple forms of discrimination and inequalities, even among women?
Which of the following illustrates deep-seated gender discrimination and inequality in India?
Violence against women and girls is considered a violation of what?
What percentage of women in India use mobile internet, limiting their access to financial services, education, and jobs?
Despite comprising 42% of agricultural labor, what percentage of land do women own in India?
What percentage of landowners in India are women?
What is a significant barrier for women in India regarding unpaid work?
What is the estimated impact on India's GDP by 2025 if women participate equally in the economy as men?
The notes suggest a need for a new development vision in Kerala that balances rapid growth with what?
According to Isaac (2007), what role is the government expected to play in Kerala's development vision?
What is the actual observed trade-off in Kerala, with nearly 2% rise in GINI coefficient?
In Kerala's case, what is the significant trade-off observed between growth and inequality?

What do the findings on Kerala's economic experience with rising inequality and high growth call for?

  1. Celebrating the current high levels of growth without further analysis.
  2. A re-evaluation of neo-liberal policies and their impact on distribution.
  3. Introspection and a new development vision that balances growth with equity.
  4. Ignoring the issue of inequality to focus solely on economic growth.

    Which of the following statements accurately describe the relationship between economic growth and inequality in Kerala, based on the provided overview?

    1. Kerala's experience under a neo-liberal regime indicates a concerning imbalance between economic growth and the level of inequality.
    2. High economic growth in Kerala has been achieved without any increase in inequality.
    3. The analysis of growth and inequality trends before and after reforms in Kerala shows a consistent pattern across all Indian states.
    4. Kerala's economic growth has led to a significant reduction in inequality.