Question

As per the report of the State Directorate of Economics and Statistics (2000) Uttar Pradesh is indebted to the World Bank other lending agencies (excluding interest) to the tune of:

  1. Rs. 30,000 crore
  2. Rs. 50,000 crore
  3. Rs. 75,000 crore
  4. Rs. 90,000 crore

Answer:

Option C: Rs. 75,000 crore

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rs. 75,000 crore”.

As of the report from the State Directorate of Economics and Statistics in 2000, Uttar Pradesh's debt to the World Bank and other lending agencies (excluding interest) was approximately: (3) Rs. 75,000 crore