Union Budget Quiz: Set 1
- 1.
Union Budget of India is presented by whom and in which house/ houses of the Parliament?
- A.
Finance Minister of India; Lok Sabha
- B.
Prime Minister of India; Rajya Sabha
- C.
Cabinet Secretary; Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- D.
President of India; in joint session of Parliamnet
Correct Answer
A. Finance Minister of India; Lok SabhaExplanation
The Union Budget of India is presented by the Finance Minister of India in the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament of India. The Finance Minister presents the budget on behalf of the government, outlining the financial plans and allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. This presentation is an important event in the parliamentary calendar and sets the direction for the country's economic policies and priorities.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who among the following presented Union Budget maximum number of times?
- A.
P. Chidambaram
- B.
R K Shanmukham Chetty
- C.
Pranav Mukherjee
- D.
Morarji Desai
Correct Answer
D. Morarji DesaiExplanation
Morarji Desai presented the Union Budget maximum number of times.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who among the following presented the first budget (interim) of Independent India?
- A.
Manmohan Singh
- B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
- C.
R K Shanmukham Chetty
- D.
N.D. Tiwari
Correct Answer
C. R K Shanmukham ChettyExplanation
R K Shanmukham Chetty presented the first budget (interim) of Independent India.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The annual Union budget of India is usually presented in the Parliament on the last day of___.
- A.
March
- B.
February
- C.
April
- D.
January
Correct Answer
B. FebruaryExplanation
The annual Union budget of India is usually presented in the Parliament on the last day of February. This is because the financial year in India starts on April 1st and ends on March 31st. Presenting the budget in February allows the government to have a clear understanding of the financial situation and plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, it gives enough time for the budget proposals to be discussed and approved by the Parliament before the start of the new financial year in April.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The word Interim Budget was introduced for the first time by whom among the following in his budget speech?
- A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
- B.
VP Singh
- C.
Pranav Mukherjee
- D.
R K Shanmukham Chetty
Correct Answer
D. R K Shanmukham ChettyExplanation
R K Shanmukham Chetty introduced the term "Interim Budget" for the first time in his budget speech.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who among the following presented the first budget of Republic India?
- A.
John Mathai
- B.
R K Shanmukham Chetty
- C.
N.D. Tiwari
- D.
CD Deshmukh
Correct Answer
A. John MathaiExplanation
John Mathai presented the first budget of Republic India.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which budget among the following is known as the black budget in Indian budget history?
- A.
Budget of 1990-91
- B.
Budget of 1965-66
- C.
Budget of 1973-74
- D.
Budget of 1962-63
Correct Answer
C. Budget of 1973-74Explanation
The budget of 1973-74 is known as the black budget in Indian budget history because it was a controversial budget that introduced several tax reforms and increased taxes on luxury goods. It was criticized for its focus on revenue generation rather than promoting economic growth. The term "black budget" refers to a budget that is considered secretive or controversial, often involving hidden or undisclosed expenditures.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who among the following was the first finance minister to present budget in India before Independence?
- A.
James Wilson
- B.
Motilal Nehru
- C.
Dada Bhai Naoroji
- D.
Lord Mountbatten
Correct Answer
A. James WilsonExplanation
James Wilson was the first finance minister to present the budget in India before Independence. He presented the budget in 1860-61 during the British Raj. Wilson, a British economist and politician, was appointed as the finance member of the India Council in London and played a crucial role in shaping India's financial policies. His budget focused on revenue and expenditure, introducing various tax reforms and measures to stimulate economic growth. Wilson's budget laid the foundation for the financial system in India and set the precedent for future budget presentations.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When was the first time union budget was presented in Indian history?
- A.
7 April 1860
- B.
7 April 1858
- C.
7 February 1860
- D.
7 November 1898
Correct Answer
A. 7 April 1860Explanation
The first time the union budget was presented in Indian history was on 7 April 1860.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In which one of the following budgets the services tax was introduced?
- A.
Budget 1994-1995
- B.
Budget 1997-1998
- C.
Budget 2000-2001
- D.
Budget 1987-1988
Correct Answer
A. Budget 1994-1995Explanation
The services tax was introduced in the Budget 1994-1995.Rate this question:
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