Parliamentary authorization is necessary prior to expenditure from
A.
the Public Accounts of India
B.
the Consolidated Fund of India
C.
the Contingency Fund of India
D.
None of the above
Explanation
Expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India requires prior parliamentary approval under Article 266. No money can be withdrawn without authorization by Parliament through Appropriation Act. Public Account does not need such approval, while Contingency Fund allows immediate spending with later approval. This ensures legislative control over public finances.
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Grant-in-aid are provided for in the Constitution under Articles
A.
274 and 275
B.
275 and 296
C.
275 and 285
D.
275 and 282
Explanation
Grants-in-aid are provided under Articles 275 and 282 of the Constitution. Article 275 deals with statutory grants to states, while Article 282 allows discretionary grants for public purposes. These provisions are part of Centre-State financial relations. Other article combinations are incorrect.
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