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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2011
Elections & Electoral System
Question No. 112Interactive Test Mode
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Q112. All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the:

All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Consolidated Fund of India

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According to Article 266(1) of the Indian Constitution, all revenues received by the Government of India, all loans raised by it, and all moneys received in repayment of loans form one consolidated fund entitled the 'Consolidated Fund of India'. All other public moneys received by or on behalf of the Government are credited to the Public Account of India under Article 266(2).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011 (Q112)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Consolidated Fund of India

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2011 Q112

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2011 GS Paper I Question 112 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2011 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (C): "Consolidated Fund of India". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2011 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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