Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2020
As per the Budget Estimates of 2019-20, the following are some of the important sources of tax receipts for the Union Government
- Corporation Tax
- Taxes on Income other than Corporation Tax
- Goods and Services Tax
- Union Excise Duties
Which one of the following is the correct descending order of the foresaid tax receipts as a percentage of GDP?
- A 1, 2, 3, 4
- B 1, 3, 2, 4 ✓
- C 2, 1, 4, 3
- D 2, 4, 3, 1
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
CDS2020
As per the Budget Estimates of expenditure on major subsidies during 2019-20, the maximum expenditure was likely to be on
- A urea subsidy
- B petroleum subsidy
- C food subsidy ✓
- D fertilizer subsidy
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
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