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Government granted monetary assistance to a person or a group in support of an enterprise regarded as being in public interest. This is called subsidy. Point out the statement which is also a subsidy ?

Correct answer: A. Financial assistance given by one person or government to another

  • A. Financial assistance given by one person or government to another
  • B. Financial assistance given to poor people
  • C. Financial assistance given to aged people
  • D. Financial assistance given to small companies

Explanation

A subsidy is financial assistance intended to support an activity or recipient, often to promote a public or economic objective. Option a states the general meaning, while assistance to the poor, elderly or small firms is only a subsidy when provided for such a supporting purpose.

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