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Q6: The Budget 2026-27 allocated Rupees 20,000 Crore for a specific "Green Growth" intervention targeting high-emission industries. Which sectors are the primary targets of this Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) outlay?

A
Thermal Power and Textiles
B
Steel and Cement
C
Automobile and Aviation
D
Fertilizer and Agriculture
✅ Correct Answer: B
The Rupees 20,000 Crore outlay for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) specifically targets the Steel and Cement sectors.
These are considered "hard-to-abate" sectors.
This funding is a key component of the Capital Expenditure 2026 strategy to meet climate goals.
The Union Budget 2026-27 aligns with India's "Net Zero by 2070" commitment and the need to remain competitive against global carbon border taxes.