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Observe the given table carefully showing the sector-wise expenditure allocation under the Indian Union Budget 2023 - 24. Compare the expenditure amounts (in ₹ Crore) for all sectors and answer the following question based on the data provided :

SectorShare of Total Expenditure (%)Amount (₹ Crore)
Interest Payments20.0%9,00,619
Defence13.2%5,94,409
Central Sector Schemes16.8%7,56,521
Centrally Sponsored Schemes14.4%6,48,446
Finance Commission Transfers9.0%4,05,279
Subsidies7.8%3,51,242
Other Expenditure18.8%8,46,581

Which sector received the highest expenditure allocation in ₹ Crore ?

This question was previously asked in
UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Interest Payments

The table lists the expenditure amount in ₹ Crore for each sector under the Union Budget 2023-24.

Comparing all the amounts, Interest Payments has \(9,00,619\) crore, which is higher than Other Expenditure at \(8,46,581\) crore, Central Sector Schemes at \(7,56,521\) crore, and Defence at \(5,94,409\) crore.

Since \(9,00,619\) is the greatest value among all the sectors listed, Interest Payments received the highest expenditure allocation.

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    2375

    North

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    West

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    1520

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    5000

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