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