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Parliamentary authorization is necessary prior to expenditure from

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. the Public Accounts of India.
  2. the Consolidated Fund of India.
  3. the Contingency Fund of India.
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: the Consolidated Fund of India.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) the Consolidated Fund of India. šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Consolidated Fund of India' is under the strict control of the Parliament. No government money can be spent from it unless the Parliament passes an Appropriation Bill. In contrast, the Contingency Fund is for unforeseen emergencies and does not require prior approval in the same way. This rule ensures that the people's representatives control the national purse.