Multiple choice

Which of the following has the sole authority to control the expenditure of the Union Government?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The Comptrollar and Auditor General

  3. The Parliament

  4. National Development Council

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Parliament (specifically the Lok Sabha, with Rajya Sabha concurrence) has the sole authority to control Union Government expenditure through the budget process. No money can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without parliamentary approval (Article 266). The CAG audits expenditures but does not control them. The Prime Minister and National Development Council do not have this constitutional authority.