From which year onwards in the Union of India Budget presented on 1 February instead of the last working day of February?
A2015
B2019
C2021
D2017
Answer:
D. 2017
Read Explanation:
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.