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The ‘Contingency Fund’ of the State is operated by

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

Answer options

  1. The Governor of the State
  2. The Chief Minister of the State
  3. The State Finance Minister
  4. State legislature

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Governor of the State

Explanation: The correct answer is A. The Governor of the State. Each state in India has its own Contingency Fund, established under Article 267(2) of the Constitution. This fund is used to meet unforeseen expenditures that arise in urgent situations, pending the approval of the state legislature. The fund is placed at the disposal of the Governor, who can make advances from it. Later, the expenditure is brought before the legislature for formal approval.