Question

What percentage of the total Union Budget does the Defence Budget constitute for the Financial Year 2024-25?

• A. 11.5%
• B. 12.3%
• C. 13.04%
• D. 10.8%

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 13.04%

The Defence Budget constitutes 13.04% of the total Union Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25. Defence Budget 2025: India’s defence budget for 2025-26 has been set at Rs 6.8 lakh crore (79 billion dollar), reflecting a 9.5% increase over the previous fiscal’s budget estimates. Capital outlay for military modernisation saw a marginal 4.6% rise, with key domestic and international procurement deals in the pipeline