"Government of India has recently implemented various measures (like cash transfers to senior citizens and widows)". The government is trying to achieve the objective of _______ using such measures. |
Reallocation of resources Regional equality Redistribution of income Economic instability |
Redistribution of income |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Redistribution of income When the government provides cash transfers to senior citizens and widows, it is aiming to reduce income inequality by transferring money from the more well-off sections (through taxes) to the weaker sections of society. This is called redistribution of income. Such measures help promote social justice and economic equality. |