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Question: The Chief Minister of Karnataka presented the Budget for the state for the Financial Year 2024–25 on February 16, 2024.

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Question:
The Chief Minister of Karnataka presented the Budget for the state for the Financial Year 2024–25 on February 16, 2024.

Statements:
A. Two dedicated economic corridors will be developed between:
(i) Mangaluru Port and Bengaluru and
(ii) Bidar and Bengaluru.
B. Installed power generation capacity will be increased from 32,000 MW to 60,000 MW over the next seven years.

Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Options:
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B

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In the Karnataka Budget for the financial year 2024–25, presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 16, 2024, the following initiatives were announced:

Statement A: Two dedicated economic corridors will be developed between: (i) Mangaluru Port and Bengaluru and (ii) Bidar and Bengaluru.

  • Correct. The budget includes plans to develop dedicated economic corridors connecting Mangaluru Port to Bengaluru and Bidar to Bengaluru.
    Coastal Digest

Statement B: Installed power generation capacity will be increased from 32,000 MW to 60,000 MW over the next seven years.

  • Correct. The state government aims to increase Karnataka's installed power generation capacity from the existing 32,000 MW to 60,000 MW within the next seven years.
    Deccan Herald

Conclusion:

Both statements are accurate as per the official budget announcements.

Answer: (3) Both A and B

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