MCQ on UP Budget 2024-25

I can provide a sample set of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Budget for 2024. These questions cover various aspects of the budget and can serve as a means to test understanding and knowledge about the topic.

FM Suresh Khanna starts UP Budget speech with lines from Ramayan-

"हौसले दिल में जब मचलते हैं आंधियों में चराग जलते हैं। "

MCQ on Uttar Pradesh Budget 2024-25:

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ Quiz) on Uttar Pradesh (UP) Budget 2024-25 with answers and explanation. The MCQ based on current affairs, which is referred from the News Papers like The Indian Express. It is useful for various competitive exams like UPPSC, UPSSC, and others.

Q. In UP Budget 2024, what said FM Suresh Khanna?

a) Bimaru State

b) No Bimaru State

c) Developed State

d) None of these

Answer (b)

Explanation: FM Suresh Khanna said no more a Bimaru State during UP Budget 2024-25.

 

Q. State's Fiscal deficit at:

a) 3.46%

b) 3.40%

c) 3.36%

d) 3.30%

Answer (a)

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh's Fiscal deficit at 3.46 percent of state GDP.

 

Q. How much is proposed for the establishment and expansion of the Ayodhya airport?

a) Rs 200 Crore

b) Rs 100 Crore

c) Rs 150 Crore

d) Rs 250 Crore

Answer (c)

Explanation: A provision of Rs 150 crore is proposed for the establishment and expansion of the Ayodhya airport.

 

Q. The state government to increase air connectivity in the state through the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-‘UDAN’) of the

a) Government of India Only

b) Uttar Pradesh Civil Aviation Promotion Policy

c) Both (a) and (b)

d) None of These

Answer (c)

Explanation: The state government to increase air connectivity in the state through the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-‘UDAN’) of the Government of India and “Uttar Pradesh Civil Aviation Promotion Policy”.

 

Q. Consider the correct option regarding Ganga Expressway in UP Budget 2024-25:

a) Allocated more than Rs 5000 crore

b) Allocated more than Rs 4000 crore

c) Allocated more than Rs 3000 crore

d) Allocated more than Rs 2000 crore

Answer (d)

Explanation: The UP Budget 2024-25 for the Ganga Expressway project is Rs 2057 crore.

 

Q. Uttar Pradesh budget agricultural growth in FY25:

a) 4.1%

b) 5.1%

c) 6.1%

d) 7.1%

Answer (b)

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh budget eyes 5.1% agricultural growth in FY25.

 

Q. The ban on giving new private tube well connections in the dark zone has been removed, which directly benefited about:

a) One lakh

b) Two lakh

c) Three lakh

d) Four lakh

Answer (a)

Explanation: According to UP Budget 2024-25, The ban on giving new private tube well connections in the dark zone has been removed, which directly benefited about one lakh farmers.

 

Q. What is the size of the UP annual budget for fiscal year 2024-25?

a) Rs 7.46 lakh Cr

b) Rs 7.36 lakh Cr

c) Rs 7.56 lakh Cr

d) Rs 7.66 lakh Cr

Answer (b)

Explanation: FM Suresh Khanna presented a record budget of Rs 7.36 for lakh crore for the financial year 2024-25.

 

Q. According to UP Budget 2024-25, how many people have been brought above the poverty line?

a) 3 Crore

b) 4 Crore

c) 5 Crore

d) 6 Crore

Answer (d)

Explanation: During UP Budget 2024-25, FM said that six crore people have been brought above the poverty line.

 

Q. According to UP Budget 2024-25 highlight, what is the rank of UP in ease of doing business?

a) 3^rd

b) 2^nd

c) 1^st

d) 5^th

Answer (b)

Explanation: UP was in 14th position in the ranking of ease of doing business but now it is at second position.

 

Q. UP government has increased the destitute women's pension from Rs 500 to:

a) Rs 1000

b) Rs 2000

c) Rs 1500

d) Rs 2500

Answer (a)

Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the destitute women's pension from Rs 500 to now Rs 1,000 per month. 30 lakh women to benefit from this.

 

Q. Consider the following statement regarding UP Budget 2024-25:

1. State is No.1 in PM Jan Dhan Account holders.

2. State has 9 crore accounts.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) None

Answer (c)

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is No.1 in PM Jan Dhan Account holders and the State has 9 crore accounts.

Q. According to UP Budget 2024-25 highlight, what is the unemployment rate in Uttar Pradesh?

a) 2.1%

b) 2.2%

c) 2.3%

d) 2.4%

Answer (d)

Explanation: The unemployment rate in the state is 2.4 percent.

Q. According to UP Budget 2024-25, Sugar cane MSP is:

a) Increased

b) Decreased

c) Neither Increased Nor Decreased

d) None

Answer (a)

Explanation: Sugarcane MSP has been increased by the state. Famers received Rs 63,000 crore under Kisan Samman from the government.

Q. According to UP Budget 2024-25, the highest revenue income from-

a) Tax revenue of State

b) Central Tax Transfer

c) Central Grant Aid

d) Public Debt Receipt

Answer (a) Tax revenue of State

Q. According to UP Budget 2024-25, the highest revenue expenditure in

a) Salary of Government Employee

b) Capital Expenditure

c) Pension

d) Aided Institute

Answer (a) Salary of Government Employee