UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — A gradual fiscal correction

Question 1

In the Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026-27, which one of the following sectors/schemes received the largest budgetary allocation?

Accepted Answer

Education

Answer

NTR Bharosa (Social Pensions)

Answer

Annadata Sukhibhava (Agriculture)

Answer

Amaravati Capital City construction

Question 2

With reference to the Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026-27, consider the following statements:
1. The fiscal deficit has been pegged at 3.8% of GSDP.
2. The revenue deficit has been pegged at about 1.1% of GSDP.
3. The capital outlay has been reduced compared to the 2025-26 Budget Estimate.
4. The 16th Finance Commission has recommended an annual fiscal deficit ceiling of 3.5% of GSDP for States during 2026-31.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

3 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Answer

1 and 4 only

Question 3

The statutory framework that mandates progressive reduction of fiscal and revenue deficits — invoked in commentary on the Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026-27's consolidation path — was enacted by Parliament in which one of the following years?

Accepted Answer

2003

Answer

2000

Answer

2005

Answer

2017

Question 4

With reference to the Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026-27, consider the following:
1. NTR Bharosa
2. Annadata Sukhibhava
3. Amaravati Capital City development
4. PM-KISAN
Which of the above are correctly identified as schemes/items that received distinct State budgetary allocations in the Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 5

As per the Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026-27, by approximately what percentage has the State's capital outlay been increased over the previous year's level?

Accepted Answer

47%

Answer

12%

Answer

25%

Answer

75%

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — A gradual fiscal correction

Q1. In the Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026-27, which one of the following sectors/schemes received the largest budgetary allocation?

Q3. The statutory framework that mandates progressive reduction of fiscal and revenue deficits — invoked in commentary on the Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026-27's consolidation path — was enacted by Parliament in which one of the following years?

Q5. As per the Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026-27, by approximately what percentage has the State's capital outlay been increased over the previous year's level?