Which of the following factors have contributed to Punjab’s rising fiscal deficit?
- Excessive government borrowing, with most new loans used for servicing existing debt.
- Declining tax revenues, particularly from industrial and service sectors.
- High subsidy expenditure, particularly on power and free electricity for farmers.
- A shrinking public sector workforce, leading to lower salary expenditures.
1
1, 2, and 3 only
2
2 and 4 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 3, and 4 only