2013 · Q7
Which of the following expenditures is/are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?
- 1The emoluments and allowances of the President and the expenditure relating to his/her office.
- 2The salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People.
- 3Debt charges for which the Government of India is liable.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- A1 and 2
- BOnly 3
- C2 and 3
- DAll of these
Explanation
The President's emoluments, salaries of the Chairman/Deputy Chairman and Speaker/Deputy Speaker, and debt charges are all charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.