Question

From which year onwards was the Union Budget of India presented on 1 February instead of the last working day of February?

• A. 2015
• B. 2019
• C. 2021
• D. 2017

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 2017

• The shift in the Budget presentation date took place in 2017 under the tenure of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

• Before that, the Union Budget was presented towards the end of February, often on February 28. The change in date is aimed at streamlining the process and ensuring a timely presentation of the Budget.