UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Opposition flags unemployment, trade deal during RS discussion on Budget

Q1. The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme provides internship opportunities spanning how many sectors of the economy?

  • A. 12 sectors
  • B. 18 sectors
  • C. 24 sectors
  • D. 30 sectors

Q2. In the context of the Union Budget, the term 'Demand for Grants' under Article 113 of the Constitution most precisely refers to:

  • A. Estimates of expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India that are submitted to the Lok Sabha in the form on which it votes
  • B. Recommendations sent by the Rajya Sabha to the Lok Sabha on a Money Bill within 14 days
  • C. Withdrawals authorised by the President from the Contingency Fund of India for unforeseen expenditure
  • D. Receipts from taxes, duties and borrowings that are credited to the Public Account of India

Q3. Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the Annual Financial Statement (the Union Budget) required to be laid before both Houses of Parliament?

  • A. Article 110
  • B. Article 112
  • C. Article 114
  • D. Article 117