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Q3: The Budget 2026-27 proposed the establishment of "Rare Earth Corridors" to support strategic mineral availability. Which of the following states was NOT explicitly mentioned as a beneficiary of this specific corridor scheme?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Kerala
C
Odisha
D
Karnataka
✅ Correct Answer: D
Karnataka was NOT explicitly mentioned in the specific proposal for "Rare Earth Corridors" in this budget speech.
The Finance Minister announced support for setting up dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on these states due to their coastal reserves of heavy mineral sands like monazite.