Which of the following is/was the type of budgetary practice followed in India? 1. Zero-base budgeting 2. Output and outcome budgeting 3. Development budgeting 4. Programmed Budgeting Choose the correct answer using the codes below

Which of the following is/was the type of budgetary practice followed in India? 1. Zero-base budgeting 2. Output and outcome budgeting 3. Development budgeting 4. Programmed Budgeting Choose the correct answer using the codes below Correct Answer 1 and 2 only

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only

Key Points

  • Development budgeting is done in order to monitor progress towards goals, help controlling spending and predict cash flow and profit. It is usually done by companies.
  • Programme budgeting, developed by U.S. president Lyndon Johnson, is the budgeting system that, contrary to conventional budgeting, describes and gives the detailed costs of every activity or programme that is to be carried out with a given budget.
    • For example, Expected results in a proposed programme are described fully, along with its necessary resource, raw materials, equipment, and staff costs. The sum of all activities or programmes constitute the Programme Budget.
  • Thus, when looking at a Programme Budget, one can easily find out what precisely will be carried out, at what cost and with what expected results in considerable detail.

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The question given below consists of a statement, followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are ‘strong’ arguments and which is/are ‘weak’ arguments and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question. Statement: In the wake of globalization and digitization of the manner in which the business are conducted, the IT/ITES industry holds a significant place in the future business scenario. The Economic Survey 2017-18 mentioned that the IT/ITES services industry in India has scaled to around $140 billion during 2016-17. India today is globally the top outsourcing destination accounting for more than half of the market share. The IT/ITES industry has contributed around 7.7% of the country's GDP and according to IBEF is a key employment generator with a projection of creating 1.3-1.5 lakh new jobs annually. Which among the following arguments support the above statement in the best possible manner? Arguments: I. The Government has also provided considerable inputs to the industry with its various flagship programmes such as Digital India, Smart Cities, e-Governance coupled with a drive towards a cashless economy. II. The Government has been pro-active in considering demands of the industry and providing timely respite from the teething troubles under GST as well.  III. The IT/ITES industry is a labour intensive industry and a large scale employment generator. It is a common practice across the industry to provide various privileges and facilities to their staff in order to boost employee retention rates in their organisation.