Mod 3: February–March 2025: State Budget Priorities & Departmental Outlay Ranks

📖 Chapter 7 of 8 🧩 Module 3 of 12 ⏱️ ~1 min read 💡 10 MCQs

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Budgetary Proportions in BPSC Examinations:

Questions regarding the state budget size, fiscal deficit under the FRBM Act, and top departmental shares feature systematically in BPSC papers.

Core Budget Facts (FY 2025-26):

Total Outlay: ₹3,16,895.02 crore (~₹3.17 lakh crore), expanding by over ₹38,000 crore from FY 2024-25.
Education Department Hegemony: Captured the highest departmental allocation across all sectors at ₹60,964.87 crore (19.24% of the total state budget).
Fiscal Deficit Ceiling: Pegged strictly at 2.98% of GSDP (₹32,718 crore), staying within the statutory 3.0% FRBM limit.
Development Expenditure: Stands at 65.26% of the budget (₹2.06 lakh crore), proving high capital and welfare orientation.

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What was the total outlay of the Bihar State Budget for FY 2025-26 presented in the State Assembly?

The budget touched an all-time high of ₹3,16,895.02 crore (~₹3.17 lakh crore).

Which department received the highest allocation in the Bihar Budget 2025-26?

The Education Department captured ₹60,964.87 crore, making up 19.24% of the entire budget.

What is the projected fiscal deficit as a percentage of GSDP for Bihar in FY 2025-26?

The fiscal deficit is pegged at 2.98% of GSDP, conforming to FRBM norms.

Who presented the Bihar State Budget for FY 2025-26 as Finance Minister?

Finance Minister Samrat Choudhary presented the budget in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.

What is the share of developmental expenditure in the Bihar Budget 2025-26?

Development expenditure accounts for 65.26% of the budget outlay.

What revenue surplus was estimated for Bihar in the 2025-26 budget estimates?

The budget projected a revenue surplus of ₹8,831.18 crore (0.80% of GSDP).

Under which constitutional article is the Annual Financial Statement of the State presented to the Legislature?

Article 202 governs the presentation of the Annual Financial Statement for states (Article 112 is for the Union).

What total allocation was granted to the Health Department in Bihar for FY 2025-26?

Health Department received ₹20,035.80 crore in the budget.

What is Bihar's share in the central divisible pool of taxes under the 15th Finance Commission recommendations?

Bihar receives 10.058% of the net divisible central tax revenue, second only to UP.

What is the capital outlay earmarked specifically for physical asset creation in the 2025-26 budget?

Capital outlay dedicated directly to asset creation stands at ₹40,532 crore.

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Total Budget Size: ₹______

Top Department: ______

Education (₹60,964.87 cr; ~19.24%).

Fiscal Deficit: ______

2.98% of GSDP.