Multiple choice

Who among the following controls the expenditure of the government?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The Finance Minister

  3. The Parliament

  4. The Lok Sabha

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Parliament of India controls government expenditure through the budgetary process. The government cannot spend any money without Parliament's approval, as per Article 112 of the Constitution. While the Finance Minister presents the budget, it is Parliament that must pass it, thereby exercising ultimate control over expenditure. The Lok Sabha has specific supremacy in financial matters, but Parliament as a whole controls expenditure.