Which of the following statements are true about Economic Infrastructure Investment? (i) It is generally aimed to realize relatively more direct benefits than in social infrastructure. (ii) It is generally smaller in size. (iii) It is generally invites from public sector as well as private sector.
(i) and (iii) only
Economic infrastructure covers power, transport, communication, irrigation and similar facilities that directly support production, whereas social infrastructure covers education, health and housing.
Statement (i) is true: investment in economic infrastructure yields relatively more direct and measurable returns in output and income than social infrastructure.
Statement (ii) is false: such projects (dams, power plants, highways, ports) are lumpy and large in size, with long gestation periods.
Statement (iii) is true: they attract investment from both the public sector and the private sector, for example through public-private partnership models. So only (i) and (iii) are correct.
Hence, (i) and (iii) only.
Similar Questions
Which of the following statement causes the continuation of bridge rebuilding, road repairs, and waterline repairs in India?
(i) Inadequate maintenance leading to ongoing repairs
(ii) Utility cuts and rework
(iii) Poor initial construction quality
(iv) Fair prices given to workers
Buckingham canal connects the following two states.
Which of the following infrastructure components are included in the Zojila Tunnel Project?
(1) Snow galleries
(2) Avalanche protection structures
(3) Bi-directional horse shoe passage
(4) Inland waterways
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- Why is infrastructure referred to as the 'wheels' of economic growth?
