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Module: General Practice

Q43: Under the "Purvodaya 2.0" initiative for the Eastern Region, the Finance Minister proposed a new "East Coast Industrial Corridor." The specific industrial node mentioned for this corridor is located in which city?

A
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)
B
Durgapur (West Bengal)
C
Paradip (Odisha)
D
Ranchi (Jharkhand)
✅ Correct Answer: B
The node is located in Durgapur, West Bengal.
The Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes the "Purvodaya" initiative to correct regional imbalances.
Durgapur is chosen as a key node to revitalize the eastern industrial belt, leveraging its existing steel and power infrastructure.