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Topic Revenue expenditure
Asked 2 times in CDS over 2 years (2024–2026), peaking in 2024.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2024
- Recurs across 2 years (2024–2026)
Across exams
CDS · 2How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2026
Which one of the following items comprises the major portion of Revenue Expenditure in Budget 2025 – 26 of the Union Government of India ?
- A Pension
- B Interest Payments ✓
- C Road Transport and Highways
- D Defence Services
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
CDS2024
Which one among the following items comprises the major portion of revenue expenditure of the Union Government of India ?
- A Salaries
- B Interest Payments ✓
- C Road Transport and Highways
- D Defence Services
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
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