Mains Answer Writing - 2 Feb, 2026
GS3
Economy
10 marks
Explain the constitutional and institutional framework of the Union Budget in India. Highlight the role of different Budget documents in ensuring parliamentary control over public finance.
Tips for your answer
- Anchor your introduction in the Constitution: Begin with Article 112 (Annual Financial Statement) and briefly link the Union Budget to Parliamentary control over public finance. This instantly gives constitutional depth.
- Use document-based subheadings, not narration: Structure the body around AFS, Demands for Grants, Finance Bill, and briefly mention FRBM statements—this shows clarity of Budget architecture instead of vague explanation.
- Conclude with accountability + transparency linkage: End by connecting Budget documents to democratic oversight, fiscal discipline, and executive accountability, not with repetition or data.
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