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Asked 3 times across 3 UPSC exams over 11 years (2015–2026), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 1 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 3 years (2015–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2015 → CBI 2023 → CDS 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) 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
CBI2023
According to the Budget Estimates of 2023-24, which one among the following sectors received the highest allocation of funds?
- A Railways
- B Rural Development
- C Education
- D Defence ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
CAPF2015
Which one of the following statements with regard to the Union Budget of India for the year 2015-2016 is NOT correct ?
- A India Financial Code to be introduced soon in the Parliament
- B Allocation in defence sector is kept unchanged at around 5 % of GDP ✓
- C A Student Financial Aid Authority will be instituted
- D No change in the rate of personal income tax
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
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