Budget, Taxation and National Income PYQs

Previous Questions SeriesIndian EconomyUpdated July 2026

Budget, Taxation and National Income PYQs

Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations

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ExplanationFor every answer
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How this page is prepared

This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.

Topic Focus

Constitutional budget provisions, GST, deficits, GDP and fiscal institutions.

Accuracy rule: An exact exam name or year is not attached unless it can be verified from a primary paper or official key. Questions marked “PYQ-based concept” reflect recurring tested ideas, not a claim of verbatim reproduction.

Rapid Answer Map

No.Question focusCorrect answer
1The Annual Financial Statement of the Union is provided under:Article 112
2The Consolidated Fund of India is mentioned in:Article 266
3A Money Bill is defined in:Article 110
4The GST was enabled constitutionally through the:101st Amendment
5The GST Council is provided under:Article 279A
6Which is a direct tax?Income tax
7GDP measures the value of final goods and services produced:Within the domestic territory during a period
8Fiscal deficit broadly represents:Total expenditure minus total receipts excluding borrowings
9Revenue deficit is:Revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts
10The Finance Commission is constituted under:Article 280
Revision method: Answer first without opening the explanation. Then read the related fact and write one additional fact in your notebook. Repeat the test after 48 hours.

10 Clickable MCQs

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The Annual Financial Statement of the Union is provided under:

Answer: B) Article 112
Article 112 requires the President to cause the Annual Financial Statement to be laid before Parliament.
Related fact: It is commonly called the Union Budget.
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The Consolidated Fund of India is mentioned in:

Answer: A) Article 266
Article 266 provides for Consolidated Funds and Public Accounts.
Related fact: Most government revenues and loans flow into the Consolidated Fund.
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A Money Bill is defined in:

Answer: B) Article 110
Article 110 specifies the matters that make a Bill a Money Bill.
Related fact: The Lok Sabha Speaker certifies it.
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The GST was enabled constitutionally through the:

Answer: C) 101st Amendment
The 101st Constitutional Amendment created the constitutional framework for GST.
Related fact: GST began on 1 July 2017.
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The GST Council is provided under:

Answer: B) Article 279A
Article 279A provides for the GST Council.
Related fact: The Union Finance Minister chairs it.
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Which is a direct tax?

Answer: C) Income tax
Income tax is imposed directly on income.
Related fact: GST and customs are indirect taxes.
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GDP measures the value of final goods and services produced:

Answer: B) Within the domestic territory during a period
GDP is based on production within domestic territory.
Related fact: GNP adjusts GDP for net factor income from abroad.
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Fiscal deficit broadly represents:

Answer: A) Total expenditure minus total receipts excluding borrowings
Fiscal deficit indicates the government’s total borrowing requirement.
Related fact: It is expenditure minus non-borrowed receipts.
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Revenue deficit is:

Answer: B) Revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts
Revenue deficit shows the gap in the revenue account.
Related fact: It suggests borrowing may finance current expenditure.
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The Finance Commission is constituted under:

Answer: B) Article 280
Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission.
Related fact: It recommends tax devolution and grants between Union and States.

Common Exam Traps

Trap 1: Read the Article, date, unit or institution carefully; nearby facts are common distractors.
Trap 2: Distinguish a legal provision from a policy objective or historical background.
Trap 3: Do not assume familiar wording is the exact constitutional or scientific wording.
Trap 4: Use elimination only after checking the core concept and time context.

Quick Revision Checklist

  • 1. Article 112 — It is commonly called the Union Budget.
  • 2. Article 266 — Most government revenues and loans flow into the Consolidated Fund.
  • 3. Article 110 — The Lok Sabha Speaker certifies it.
  • 4. 101st Amendment — GST began on 1 July 2017.
  • 5. Article 279A — The Union Finance Minister chairs it.
  • 6. Income tax — GST and customs are indirect taxes.
  • 7. Within the domestic territory during a period — GNP adjusts GDP for net factor income from abroad.
  • 8. Total expenditure minus total receipts excluding borrowings — It is expenditure minus non-borrowed receipts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these questions copied from coaching websites?

No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.

Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?

An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.

How should I use this page?

Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.

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Fact-checked: 21 July 2026.

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