Correct option is A
Ans: (a)
1.8% of GDP
Sol. According to the
Economic Survey 2022, the
government expenditure on healthcare in
2021-22 was
1.8% of the GDP. This figure represents the government's spending on public health services, including hospitals, health programs, and related infrastructure. The survey highlighted the government's continued focus on improving the healthcare system, especially in light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Explanation of each option:
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(a) 1.8% of GDP: Correct answer. The government spent
1.8% of India's GDP on healthcare in 2021-22, as per the Economic Survey.
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(b) 2.1% of GDP: This is incorrect. The actual expenditure on healthcare was
1.8%, not 2.1%.
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(c) 8% of GDP: This is incorrect. 8% of GDP is a very high figure and not in line with the reported expenditure on healthcare in the Economic Survey.
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(d) % of GDP: This option is incomplete and incorrect as it does not provide a valid percentage.