Quiz: How well do you know India’s budgetary history?

With the Union Budget 2025 being presented today, it's a good time to revisit the key moments that have shaped India’s budgetary journey.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds Union Budget 2020-21 to present in the Lok Sabha, in New Delhi (Express photo by Prem Nath Pandey)

Written by: Aishwarya Khosla

1 min readNew DelhiFeb 1, 2025 05:22 PM IST First published on: Feb 1, 2025 at 05:21 PM IST

The Union Budget is more than just a financial document—it’s a mirror reflecting the nation’s priorities, growth, and challenges. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her eighth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2025, it’s a great time to revisit the key moments and figures that have shaped India’s budgetary journey.

This quiz will test your knowledge of India’s financial history, from the first budget of independent India to significant reforms like the merger of the Railway Budget. Whether you’re a finance enthusiast or just starting to learn about the country’s economic policies, this quiz is sure to challenge and inform you.

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