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Q111. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from:

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

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2011 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — The Parliament of India

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Under Article 266(3) of the Constitution of India, no money out of the Consolidated Fund of India can be appropriated or withdrawn except in accordance with law and for the purposes and in the manner provided in the Constitution. Such authorization is granted by the Parliament of India through the passage of an Appropriation Act (Article 114).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011 (Q111)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — The Parliament of India

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2011 GS Paper I Question 111 (Polity)?

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

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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.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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