Which of the following factors have contributed to Punjab’s growing state debt?
- The revenue deficit first emerged in 1984-85 and became chronic by 1987-88.
- A significant portion of new loans is used to service existing debt.
- Punjab’s capital expenditure has remained consistently above 3% of GSDP.
- Attempts to cut security-related spending have been legally challenged in courts.
1
1, 2, and 4 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2, 3, and 4