Social services, encompassing education, health, social welfare, nutrition, etc., typically constitute a large portion of the government's planned expenditure. While allocations to sectors like Rural Development, Energy, and Transport are substantial, the aggregate outlay for social services is generally higher.
In the Union Budget 2011-12 the largest outlay has been allocated to
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2010 · Topic: Fiscal Policy & Revenue (Public Expenditure: Classification, trends, and impact on development)
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Answer: D. Social services (excluding rural housing)
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