Multiple choice

The Parliament is not empowered to vote on the expenditure charged on the ‘Consolidated Fund of India’, which includes the emoluments and allowances of the

  1. Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers

  2. President of India

  3. Secretaries of various Ministries

  4. Armed Forces of India

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Parliament is not empowered to vote on the expenditure charged on the ‘Consolidated Fund of India’, which includes the emoluments and allowances of the President of India. The reason why Parliament isn't allowed to vote on this charged expenditure is to allow financial independence and security to the executive and judiciary during the term of their office.

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