Q. Consider the following factors with respect to the current Indian economy:
  1. High food, commodity, and energy prices
  2. Sovereign debt problems
  3. High level of government debt
Which of the above is / are predominantly affecting the Indian economy at present?

Answer: Only 1
Notes: India's most immediate economic challenge is the persistent rise in food, commodity, and energy prices, resulting from global disruptions and supply-side constraints. While sovereign and government debt issues exist, these are not as acute as the inflationary pressures currently affecting household expenditure and overall economic stability.
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