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Q241. Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament?

Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament?

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2010 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Department of Economic Affairs

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The preparation and presentation of the Union Budget to Parliament is the institutional responsibility of the Budget Division within the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q241)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Fiscal Policy & Public Finance
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Department of Economic Affairs

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2010 Q241

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2010 GS Paper I Question 241 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 Indian Economy (Fiscal Policy & Public Finance) question is Option (B): "Department of Economic Affairs". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2010 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Fiscal Policy & Public Finance". You can explore all repeated questions from Fiscal Policy & Public Finance in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Fiscal Policy & Public Finance UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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