Multiple choice

The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from

  1. The President of India

  2. The Parliament of India

  3. The Prime Minister of India

  4. The Union Finance Minister
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The constitution states that no money shall be withdrawn from the consolidated fund of India except under appropriation made by law. Accordingly, an appropriation bill is introduced in parliament to provide for appropriation. The appropriation bill becomes the appropriation act after it is assented to by the President. This act authorises the payment from consolidated of India.

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