The main items of ________ expenditure are interest payments, defence services, subsidies.

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 09 Feb 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is non-plan.Key Points

The main items of non-plan expenditure are interest payments, defence services, subsidies.
Non-plan expenditure refers to the regular expenses incurred by the government, which are not related to any specific plan or project.
Interest payments include the interest paid on loans taken by the government, such as external debt and domestic debt.
Defence services include expenses related to the maintenance and modernization of armed forces, as well as the payment of salaries and pensions to defence personnel.
Subsidies include various types of subsidies given by the government, such as food subsidies, fertilizer subsidies, and fuel subsidies.

Additional Information

Waste expenditure refers to the expenses incurred on activities that do not contribute to the welfare of society, such as corruption and unnecessary administrative expenses.
Plan expenditure refers to the expenses incurred on specific plans or projects, such as infrastructure development and poverty alleviation.
Household expenditure refers to the expenses incurred by households on various goods and services, such as food, clothing, and housing.