Paper II · Part B — Economics

The Economic Survey

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Concept

The Economic Survey is an annual document prepared by the Ministry of Finance that reviews the economy's performance over the past year and is presented just before the Union Budget.

It is authored under the Chief Economic Adviser.

Key Points & Formulas

Presented a day before the Union Budget.
Reviews growth, inflation, employment and major sectors.
Prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
It is advisory — its recommendations are not binding.

Worked Example

Q. How does the Economic Survey relate to the Budget?

The Economic Survey reviews the economy's recent performance.

It is presented just before the Union Budget.

It provides the background and context for the Budget proposals.

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4 NDA questions

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Question 1

NDA II 2023

Which Five Year Plan of India focused on rapid industrialization based growth process?

Question 2

NDA II 2023

Who among the following is known as the architect of Indian planning?

Question 3

NDA I 2021

As per the data up to November, 2020, released by the Union Finance Ministry, which one of the following countries ranks 1 in terms of ODI (Outward Direct Investment) for the year 2020-21?

Question 4

NDA II 2020

The call for Garibi Hatao was incorporated in

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