Which one of the following is not true about the total outlay in the Union Budget 2023-24?

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  1. Interest payment (20%)
  2. State share of taxes and duties (18%)
  3. Subsidies (9%)
  4. Defence (8%)

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Option 3 : Subsidies (9%)
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The Correct answer is Subsidies (9%).Important Points

  • ​The outlay for the budget 2023-24 is given as below. 
  • In 2023-24 budget the Subsidies part got around 7%. Hence the Option 3 is Incorrect.​
Sector/Expense Share (in percentage)
Interest Payments 20%
State's share of taxes & duties 18%
Central Sector Scheme 17%
Finance Commission & other transfer 9%
Other Expenditure 8%
Subsidies 7%
Centrally Sponsored Scheme 9%
Defence 8%
Pensions 4%

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