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Q · Budget and Its TypesMedium · 45s
Which is an example of Planned Expenditure?
TopicBudget and Its Types
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Expenditure on development schemes is Planned Expenditure. The rest are Non-Plan.
(Note: Since 2017, the Plan/Non-Plan classification has been abolished, but relevant for conceptual understanding.)
Final Answer: Option C — Central Sector Scheme spending