The 'UDAY' scheme for power distribution companies was launched in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'UDAY' scheme for power distribution companies was launched in:
A. 2014
B. 2017
C. 2016
D. 2015
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
UDAY was launched in 2015.

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Question #1
The 'Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme' for MSMEs provides subsidy on:
A. raw material purchases
B. interest payments
C. capital investment for technology upgradation
D. wage payments

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
CLCSS provides capital subsidy for technology upgradation by MSMEs.

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Question #2
The 'GST' regime has not subsumed which central tax?
A. Service tax
B. Additional excise duty
C. Special additional customs duty
D. Basic customs duty

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Basic customs duty remains outside GST.

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Question #3
In the context of public finance, 'Revenue Deficit' indicates:
A. Excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts
B. Excess of capital expenditure over capital receipts
C. Total borrowing requirement of the government
D. Fiscal deficit minus interest payments

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Revenue deficit = Revenue expenditure − Revenue receipts. It shows the shortfall in revenue receipts to meet revenue expenditure.

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