Q. With reference to the Union Budget 2023-24, consider the following statements:
1.The budget aims at providing Agniveer Fund Exempt-Exempt-Exempt (EEE) status.
2.Pradhan Mantri Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Group (PM PVTGS) mission is being launched to improve socio-economic condition on PM PVTGS.
3.The budget has levied excise duty on GST-paid compressed bio-gas contained in blended compressed natural gas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. The budget aims at providing Agniveer Fund Exempt-Exempt-Exempt (EEE) status. Pradhan Mantri Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Group (PM PVTGS) mission is being launched to improve socio-economic condition on PM PVTGS.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Excise duty has been exempted on GST-paid compressed bio-gas contained in blended compressed natural gas.

Source: ForumIAS