Module: General Practice
Q21: With reference to the Railways Budget 2026-27, consider the following statements:
The Ministry of Railways received its highest-ever capital expenditure allocation of Rupees 2.93 Lakh Crore.
A new Dedicated Freight Corridor was announced connecting Dankuni (East) to Surat (West).
The operating ratio of Indian Railways has been targeted to improve to 95%.
A new Dedicated Freight Corridor was announced connecting Dankuni (East) to Surat (West).
The operating ratio of Indian Railways has been targeted to improve to 95%.
✅ Correct Answer: A
Statements 1 and 2 are CORRECT.
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated a record Rupees 2.93 Lakh Crore to Railways for safety (Kavach) and new tracks.
It also announced the planning of a new East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor linking Dankuni to Surat.
Statement 3 is not a headline announcement in this speech.
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated a record Rupees 2.93 Lakh Crore to Railways for safety (Kavach) and new tracks.
It also announced the planning of a new East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor linking Dankuni to Surat.
Statement 3 is not a headline announcement in this speech.