Question

Which of the following statements with regard to Karnataka Budget 2023 presented by CM Siddaramaiah is incorrect?

• A. Karnataka allocated 11% of the budget for education.
• B. Rs. 50,000 crores allocated to Namma Metro.
• C. Swawalambi Sarathi Yojana has been reimplemented.
• D. Rs. 100 crores allocated for Indira Canteen.

Hint:

Check the political context when interpreting state budgets—new governments often discontinue previous schemes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Let’s analyze each budget statement:
(A) Karnataka did allocate around 11% of the state budget for the education sector in 2023–24. So this is a correct statement.
(B) An allocation of \rupee 50,000 crores was indeed earmarked for Namma Metro and other infrastructure projects under urban development. So this is also correct.
(C) Swawalambi Sarathi Yojana is a scheme from the previous BJP government and has not been reintroduced in the Congress government’s 2023 budget. Hence, this statement is incorrect.
(D) A provision of \rupee 100 crores for revamping and expanding the Indira Canteen scheme was indeed made. So this is correct. Thus, the only incorrect statement is option (C).