Which of the following is India’s first Paperless Budget?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2021 Tier-I (Held On : 18 April 2022 Shift 1)
View all SSC CGL Papers >
  1. Union Budget 2021-22
  2. Union Budget 2019-20
  3. Union Budget 2020-21
  4. Union Budget 2018-19

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Union Budget 2021-22
super-subscription-prototype
Free
PYST 1: SSC CGL - English (Held On : 11 April 2022 Shift 1)
3.1 Lakh Users
25 Questions 50 Marks 12 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

The correct answer is Union Budget 2021-22.

Key Points

  • On 1 February 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first paperless budget. This was done due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in India.
  • The Union Budget 2021 was presented in a digital format for the first time to promote the Government of India's (GoI) Digital India flagship programme.

Additional Information

  • The Union Budget of India also referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India, is the annual budget of the Republic of India.
  • The Government presents it on the first day of February so that it could be materialized before the beginning of the new financial year in April.
  • Until 2016 it was presented on the last working day of February by the Finance Minister in Parliament.
  • The budget division of the department of economic affairs (DEA) in the finance ministry is the nodal body responsible for producing the budget.
  • It is presented by means of the Finance Bill and the Appropriation bill has to be passed by Lok Sabha before it can come into effect on 1 April, the start of India's financial year.
  • Since 1947, there have been a total of 73 annual budgets, 14 interim budgets, and four special budgets, or mini-budgets.
Latest SSC CGL Updates

Last updated on Jun 11, 2025

-> The SSC CGL Notification 2025 has been released on 9th June 2025 on the official website at ssc.gov.in.

-> The SSC CGL exam registration process is now open and will continue till 4th July 2025, so candidates must fill out the SSC CGL Application Form 2025 before the deadline.

-> This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across government departments.

->  The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025.

->  Aspirants should visit ssc.gov.in 2025 regularly for updates and ensure timely submission of the CGL exam form.

-> Candidates can refer to the CGL syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.

-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

-> Candidates selected through the SSC CGL exam will receive an attractive salary. Learn more about the SSC CGL Salary Structure.

-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.

-> Candidates should also use the SSC CGL previous year papers for a good revision. 

More Money and Banking Questions

More Economy Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti real money app teen patti gold download apk teen patti bonus teen patti customer care number teen patti wala game