Education Expenditure % of Govt Expenditure

Question

During 1952-2020, education expenditure as percentage of total government expenditure increased from:

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During 1952-2020, education expenditure as percentage of total government expenditure increased from:

  1. 5.0 to 12.0
  2. 7.92 to 16.54 — Correct Answer
  3. 10.0 to 20.0
  4. 3.0 to 8.0
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Increased from 7.92% to 16.54% of total government expenditure during 1952-2020.

Key Points:
  • As % of GDP: from 0.64% to 4.47%.
  • The increase has not been uniform.

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