UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — More money for defence, now fix the process

Q1. With reference to the Union Budget 2026-27 allocations for the Ministry of Defence, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Ministry of Defence has been allocated ₹7.85 lakh crore, representing about a 15% increase over the Budgetary Estimates of FY 2025-26.
  2. The defence allocation is pegged at approximately 2% of the estimated GDP for the next financial year.
  3. More than 40% of the Defence Budget is earmarked for capital expenditure.
  4. About ₹1.39 lakh crore has been earmarked for procurement from the domestic defence industry.
  • A. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. In the Union Budget 2026-27, which one of the following Ministries received the largest share of the total Union Budget allocation?

  • A. Ministry of Defence
  • B. Ministry of Home Affairs
  • C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
  • D. Ministry of Railways

Q3. Under the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, which body accords the 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals of the Armed Forces?

  • A. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
  • B. Department of Defence Production
  • C. Defence Planning Committee
  • D. Cabinet Committee on Security

Q4. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the apex body for capital acquisitions of the Indian Armed Forces, functions under the chairship of which one of the following?

  • A. The Prime Minister of India
  • B. The Union Minister of Defence (Raksha Mantri)
  • C. The National Security Advisor
  • D. The Chief of Defence Staff