Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

India's first budget was announced in Pre-India, i.e. on April 7, 1860, when Scottish economist and politician Jawar Wilson of East India company presented it to the British Crown. However India's first Budget after independence was presented on November 26, 1947 by the finance Minister R.K. Shaumu Khan Chetty. It is also true that the first Prime Minister who has presented the Budget due to the resignation of finance Minister, is Mr. J.L Nehru. The Budget of all economy is considered as vision for nearest future as it is an annual financial statement showing otherwise estimates of expected revenue and expenditure of the Government  during a financial year. In the beginning of the year, the government presented before the Lok Saba by stating its estimated receipts and expenditure. The Budget impacts the economy and society at three level (I) it promotes the aggregate fiscal discipline through controlled expenditure (II) Allocation of resources on the basis of social priorities and also (III) effective and efficient programmes for delivery of goods services to achieve maximum utility among the society. Due to economic showdown in Post-Covid environment, it is very difficult for the government to control its fiscal deficit or the expenditure are high and the present Government has targeted its financial deficit upto 16.61 Lakh crore i.e. 6.4% GDP of India for the fiscal year ended 31st March, 2023. The  budget of a economy generally consists of Annual Financial Statements and demand for grants. The high fiscal deficit may cause economic failure for an economy. Therefore government tries to minimise its fiscal deficit.

The Union Budget is Presented on __________ of every year.

Options:

28th February

27th February

2nd February

1st February

Correct Answer:

1st February

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) : 1st February