UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — LS members get copy of Economic Survey through WhatsApp

Q1. By convention, how many days before the presentation of the Union Budget is the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament?

  • A. One day before the Union Budget
  • B. Three days before the Union Budget
  • C. One week before the Union Budget
  • D. On the same day as the Union Budget

Q2. The Economic Survey is prepared under the guidance and supervision of which of the following?

  • A. The Chief Economic Adviser
  • B. The Principal Economic Adviser
  • C. The Finance Secretary
  • D. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Q3. With reference to the growth estimates and projections in the Economic Survey 2025-26, consider the following statements: 1. Real GDP is estimated to grow by 7.4% in 2025-26. 2. Gross Value Added (GVA) is projected to grow by 7.3% in 2025-26. 3. Real GDP growth for 2026-27 is projected in the range of 6.8% to 7.2%. 4. Real GDP growth in 2024-25 was 5.4%. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Real GDP is estimated to grow by 7.4% in 2025-26.
  2. Gross Value Added (GVA) is projected to grow by 7.3% in 2025-26.
  3. Real GDP growth for 2026-27 is projected in the range of 6.8% to 7.2%.
  4. Real GDP growth in 2024-25 was 5.4%.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 3 and 4
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4

Q4. With reference to the Economic Survey 2025-26 as compared with earlier and forthcoming years, consider the following statements: 1. The real GDP growth estimated for 2025-26 (7.4%) is higher than the growth recorded in 2024-25. 2. The projected real GDP growth range for 2026-27 is lower than the estimate for 2025-26. 3. The Survey pegs India's potential growth at around 8%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The real GDP growth estimated for 2025-26 (7.4%) is higher than the growth recorded in 2024-25.
  2. The projected real GDP growth range for 2026-27 is lower than the estimate for 2025-26.
  3. The Survey pegs India's potential growth at around 8%.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. With reference to the digitalisation of India's Budget process, consider the following statements: 1. The Union Budget 2021-22 was the first fully paperless Budget since independence. 2. A 'Union Budget Mobile App' was launched to give Members of Parliament and the general public access to Budget documents. 3. The Union Budget Mobile App provides access to documents such as the Annual Financial Statement and the Finance Bill. 4. The Union Budget Mobile App is available only in English. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. The Union Budget 2021-22 was the first fully paperless Budget since independence.
  2. A 'Union Budget Mobile App' was launched to give Members of Parliament and the general public access to Budget documents.
  3. The Union Budget Mobile App provides access to documents such as the Annual Financial Statement and the Finance Bill.
  4. The Union Budget Mobile App is available only in English.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6. In which year was India's first fully paperless Union Budget presented?

  • A. 2019
  • B. 2020
  • C. 2021
  • D. 2022

Q7. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by which of the following?

  • A. Members of the Lok Sabha from among themselves
  • B. Members of both Houses of Parliament sitting jointly
  • C. The President of India
  • D. An electoral college of Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies

Q8. With reference to the constitutional provisions relating to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. Article 93 provides for the election of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 2. Article 94 deals with the vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. 3. Under Article 95, the Deputy Speaker performs the duties of the Speaker's office when it is vacant. 4. Article 96 empowers the Speaker to preside over a sitting even when a resolution for his own removal is under consideration. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. Article 93 provides for the election of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
  2. Article 94 deals with the vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
  3. Under Article 95, the Deputy Speaker performs the duties of the Speaker's office when it is vacant.
  4. Article 96 empowers the Speaker to preside over a sitting even when a resolution for his own removal is under consideration.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q9. The Economic Survey is laid before Parliament during the Budget session by which of the following?

  • A. The Chief Economic Adviser
  • B. The Union Finance Minister
  • C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • D. The President of India

Q10. In the context of the Union Budget, the 'Appropriation Bill' is best described as which of the following?

  • A. A Bill giving effect to the Government's taxation proposals for the year
  • B. A Bill to authorise withdrawal of moneys from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet the grants voted by the Lok Sabha
  • C. A statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government for the year
  • D. A Bill permitting the Government to draw funds in advance pending the passing of the Budget

Q11. With reference to Question Hour and questions asked in the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. A starred question is one to which a member desires an oral answer from the minister in the House. 2. Not more than 20 starred questions can be listed for oral answer on a single day. 3. Answers to unstarred questions are given in writing and laid on the Table of the House. 4. Question Hour is the last hour of a sitting of the Lok Sabha. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. A starred question is one to which a member desires an oral answer from the minister in the House.
  2. Not more than 20 starred questions can be listed for oral answer on a single day.
  3. Answers to unstarred questions are given in writing and laid on the Table of the House.
  4. Question Hour is the last hour of a sitting of the Lok Sabha.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1, 2 and 4
  • C. 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q12. With reference to the distinction between Question Hour and Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. Question Hour is the first hour of a sitting, whereas Zero Hour immediately follows the Question Hour. 2. Unlike Question Hour, Zero Hour is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure of the House. 3. During Zero Hour, the Government is obliged to respond immediately to every matter raised by members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Question Hour is the first hour of a sitting, whereas Zero Hour immediately follows the Question Hour.
  2. Unlike Question Hour, Zero Hour is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure of the House.
  3. During Zero Hour, the Government is obliged to respond immediately to every matter raised by members.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3