Question

    Read the following passage and answer the following question (Q18 to Q20). The Union Budget 2024-25 introduces various measures to drive India's economic growth, focusing on areas such as rural development, agriculture, and employment generation. One of the significant policy changes includes an emphasis on enhancing the infrastructure in rural areas through public-private partnerships, while another focuses on creating a robust digital ecosystem for governance and financial inclusion. Additionally, the government has outlined reforms to improve the efficiency of public spending, with special provisions for the agriculture sector. Employment-linked incentive programs are also being launched to support youth and promote workforce participation, especially in underserved regions of the country. The budget also touches on tax reforms aimed at simplifying compliance for individuals and corporations, ensuring that the burden of taxation is equitably shared while promoting growth and investment. Further investments in research and development, especially in clean energy, are expected to generate new opportunities for innovation and employment.

    The Union Budget 2024-25 introduced changes to capital

    gains taxation. What is the revised annual exemption limit for capital gains, aimed at benefiting lower and middle-income taxpayers?
    A ₹1 lakh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹1.5 lakh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹1.25 lakh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹2 lakh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E ₹75,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The capital gains exemption limit was increased to ₹1.25 lakh per year in the Union Budget 2024-25, with the aim of providing relief to lower and middle-income taxpayers.

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