Q. Consider the following: Road and Railways Schools Sanitary Facilities Hospitals Which among the above are considered to be the Economic Overheads?
Answer: Only 1
Notes:

1. Road and Railways - Correct. Transportation infrastructure like roads and railways are considered economic overheads.
2. Schools - Incorrect. Schools provide social services and are considered social overheads.
3. Sanitary Facilities - Incorrect. Sanitation facilities like sewers are social overheads as they provide public health services.
4. Hospitals - Incorrect. Hospitals provide healthcare services and are social overheads.

So out of the given options, only Road and Railways are economic overheads that support economic activities.

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