100 Most Important MCQs on Union Budget 2026–27 (Latest Exam Pattern)
Based on the latest Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Nirmala Sitharaman and important facts repeatedly discussed in budget analyses and exam-oriented sources.
1–20: Core Budget Facts
1.
Who presented the Union Budget 2026–27?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer: C
2.
Union Budget 2026–27 was presented on:
A) 26 January 2026
B) 1 February 2026
C) 15 February 2026
D) 1 March 2026
Answer: B
3.
Fiscal Deficit target for FY 2026–27 is:
A) 5.0%
B) 4.8%
C) 4.3%
D) 3.5%
Answer: C
4.
Capital Expenditure (Capex) for FY27 is:
A) ₹10.2 lakh crore
B) ₹11.0 lakh crore
C) ₹11.2 lakh crore
D) ₹12.2 lakh crore
Answer: D
5.
Total Expenditure estimated in Budget 2026–27 is:
A) ₹48 lakh crore
B) ₹50 lakh crore
C) ₹53.5 lakh crore
D) ₹60 lakh crore
Answer: C
6.
Net Tax Receipts estimated for FY27 are:
A) ₹24 lakh crore
B) ₹26 lakh crore
C) ₹28.7 lakh crore
D) ₹31 lakh crore
Answer: C ( 8th Pay Commission)
7.
Debt-to-GDP ratio targeted in FY27:
A) 60%
B) 58%
C) 55.6%
D) 50%
Answer: C
8.
Government aims to reduce debt-to-GDP ratio to around:
A) 40% by 2030
B) 45% by 2031
C) 50% by 2031
D) 55% by 2031
Answer: C (Drishti IAS)
9.
Gross Market Borrowing estimated for FY27:
A) ₹14 lakh crore
B) ₹15 lakh crore
C) ₹16 lakh crore
D) ₹17.2 lakh crore
Answer: D (CGE News - 8th Pay Commission)
10.
Nominal GDP growth assumption for FY27:
A) 8%
B) 9%
C) 10%
D) 10.5%
Answer: D (Drishti IAS)
11.
Real GDP growth projected around:
A) 5%
B) 6%
C) 6.8–7.2%
D) 8.5%
Answer: C (Reuters)
12.
Revenue Receipts estimated:
A) ₹25 lakh crore
B) ₹30 lakh crore
C) ₹35.3 lakh crore
D) ₹40 lakh crore
Answer: C (GovtBudget.com)
13.
Fiscal deficit for FY26 revised estimate:
A) 4.4%
B) 4.3%
C) 5.0%
D) 5.5%
Answer: A (CGE News - 8th Pay Commission)
14.
Budget 2026–27 is primarily focused on:
A) Infrastructure
B) Manufacturing
C) Employment
D) All of these
Answer: D (Reuters)
15.
Interest payments constitute nearly:
A) 10%
B) 18%
C) 26%
D) 35%
Answer: C (GovtBudget.com)
16.
Fiscal deficit amount estimated:
A) ₹10 lakh crore
B) ₹12 lakh crore
C) ₹15.41 lakh crore
D) ₹18 lakh crore
Answer: C (GovtBudget.com)
17.
Capital expenditure is approximately what % of GDP?
A) 2%
B) 2.5%
C) 3.1%
D) 5%
Answer: C (Drishti IAS)
18.
Effective Capital Expenditure is:
A) ₹13 lakh crore
B) ₹15 lakh crore
C) ₹17.1 lakh crore
D) ₹20 lakh crore
Answer: C (Drishti IAS)
19.
Budget 2026–27 was first prepared in:
A) North Block
B) South Block
C) Kartavya Bhawan
D) Vigyan Bhawan
Answer: C (CGE News - 8th Pay Commission)
20.
Budget inspired by how many "Kartavyas"?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: B (CGE News - 8th Pay Commission)
21–40: Manufacturing, Infrastructure & Economy
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 focuses on:
Ans: Domestic Chip ManufacturingRare Earth Corridors support:
Ans: Critical MineralsBiopharma SHAKTI allocation:
Ans: ₹10,000 croreCapex increase over previous year:
Ans: About 11.4%High-Speed Rail Corridors announced for:
Ans: Connectivity ImprovementNational Waterways expansion:
Ans: 20 WaterwaysManufacturing push aims at:
Ans: Job CreationInfrastructure spending mainly boosts:
Ans: Economic GrowthCapital expenditure creates:
Ans: AssetsFiscal consolidation means:
Ans: Reducing Fiscal DeficitSemiconductor Mission relates to:
Ans: Electronics SectorRare Earth Corridor supports:
Ans: Green TechnologyCapex FY26 revised estimate:
Ans: ₹11 lakh crorePublic investment is used as:
Ans: Growth DriverGovernment focuses on:
Ans: Domestic ManufacturingInfrastructure capex reached:
Ans: Record LevelEffective capex includes:
Ans: State GrantsBudget supports:
Ans: Supply Chain ResilienceGrowth model emphasizes:
Ans: ManufacturingDefence domestic sourcing target:
Ans: 78%
41–60: Taxation & Financial Sector
GST is:
Ans: Indirect TaxIncome Tax is:
Ans: Direct TaxCorporate Tax is:
Ans: Direct TaxSTT stands for:
Ans: Securities Transaction TaxSTT on derivatives was:
Ans: IncreasedMAT stands for:
Ans: Minimum Alternate TaxMAT reduced from:
Ans: 15% to 14%TCS under LRS reduced to:
Ans: 2%TCS stands for:
Ans: Tax Collected at SourceLRS stands for:
Ans: Liberalised Remittance SchemeTax holiday proposed till:
Ans: 2047Tax holiday targeted for:
Ans: Cloud Service ProvidersBudget encourages:
Ans: Foreign InvestmentBudget focuses on:
Ans: Ease of Doing BusinessNet Borrowing estimated:
Ans: ₹11.7 lakh croreBudget supports:
Ans: Capital MarketsRBI regulates:
Ans: Monetary PolicySEBI regulates:
Ans: Capital MarketsFiscal policy controlled by:
Ans: GovernmentMonetary policy controlled by:
Ans: RBI
61–80: Government Schemes & Institutions
MSME stands for:
Ans: Micro Small and Medium EnterprisesSIDBI supports:
Ans: MSMEsNABARD supports:
Ans: AgricultureNITI Aayog Chairperson:
Ans: Prime MinisterGST Council Chairman:
Ans: Finance MinisterRBI Headquarters:
Ans: MumbaiEconomic Survey is released:
Ans: Before BudgetBudget speech delivered in:
Ans: ParliamentAnnual Financial Statement under:
Ans: Article 112Vote on Account provides:
Ans: Temporary ExpenditureBudget year runs:
Ans: April–MarchPublic Debt means:
Ans: Government BorrowingFiscal Deficit financed through:
Ans: BorrowingRevenue Deficit occurs when:
Ans: Revenue Expenditure exceeds Revenue ReceiptsDisinvestment means:
Ans: Sale of Government StakeBlue Economy relates to:
Ans: OceansGreen Budget relates to:
Ans: EnvironmentBudget promotes:
Ans: EmploymentInfrastructure spending promotes:
Ans: InvestmentCapital formation supports:
Ans: Long-Term Growth
81–100: Very Important Exam One-Liners
Finance Minister — Nirmala Sitharaman
Fiscal Deficit FY27 — 4.3%
Fiscal Deficit FY26 — 4.4%
Total Expenditure — ₹53.5 lakh crore
Revenue Receipts — ₹35.3 lakh crore
Net Tax Receipts — ₹28.7 lakh crore
Gross Borrowing — ₹17.2 lakh crore
Net Borrowing — ₹11.7 lakh crore
Capex FY27 — ₹12.2 lakh crore
Effective Capex — ₹17.1 lakh crore
Debt-to-GDP Ratio — 55.6%
Debt Target by FY31 — 50%
Real GDP Growth — 6.8–7.2%
Nominal GDP Growth — 10.5%
Semiconductor Mission Version — 2.0
Biopharma SHAKTI Outlay — ₹10,000 crore
MAT Reduced To — 14%
TCS under LRS — 2%
Budget Presented On — 1 February 2026
Union Budget Called — Annual Financial Statement
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