Q1. Match List I (Component of the SASCI Mining Sector Reform Incentive Scheme FY 2026-27 confirmed by PIB on April 24, 2026) with List II (Incentive Amount): List I A. Structural Reforms Component award per state for completing five mandated reforms by December 15, 2026 B. Mine Operationalisation Rewards per pre-cleared block (subject to state cap) C. Top-up if a state operationalises at least ten per cent of major mineral blocks auctioned before March 31, 2026 D. State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) first place prize per category List II 1. 250 crore rupees 2. 100 crore rupees (per state, structural reforms award) 3. 20 crore rupees 4. 100 crore rupees (SMRI first place) Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Explanation
The correct mapping is A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4 as confirmed by the PIB release on April 24, 2026. The Structural Reforms Component awards 100 crore rupees per state, the Mine Operationalisation Rewards Component pays 20 crore rupees per pre-cleared block (capped at 200 crore rupees per state), the Operationalisation top-up is 250 crore rupees if a state operationalises at least ten per cent of major mineral blocks auctioned before March 31, 2026, and the SMRI first place prize per category is 100 crore rupees (with 75 and 50 crore rupees for second and third).