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26. Presentation of the Budget The budget is presented by the Finance Minister, followed by a general discussion on its overall proposals. 2. Scrutiny by Departmental Committees After the general discussion, the Houses adjourn, and standing committees scrutinise the demands for grants of respective ministries and prepare reports. 3. Voting on Demands for Grants Based on the committee reports, the Lok Sabha discusses and votes on the demands for grants of various ministries. 4. Passing of Appropriation Bill This Bill is introduced after the grants are voted. It authorizes the government to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet the expenditure sanctioned in the voted grants and charged expenditures. 5. Passing of Finance Bill This Bill gives effect to the financial proposals of the government for the next financial year (primarily concerning taxes). It is usually passed after the Appropriation Bill, but both must be passed before the new financial year begins (April 1st). Based on the options provided, the sequence 1-2-4-3 corresponds to Presentation - Scrutiny - Appropriation Bill - Finance Bill, which is the correct procedural order where the Appropriation Bill is passed before the Finance Bill. 26. Consider the following statements : The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Asked in UPSC IAS 2015
27. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to Parliament. 2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India. 3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Asked in UPSC IAS 2015
28. With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct ? 1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc. 2. A specified portion of each MP's fund must benefit SC/ST populations. 3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year. 4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year. Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC IAS 2020
29. With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements : 1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament. 2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?Asked in UPSC IAS 2024
30. The term 'guillotine' is associated withAsked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20
31. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2024
32. Which one of the following is not charged on the Consolidated Fund of India ?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2024 · UPPSC Upper Mains 2011
33. Consider the following statements regarding enactment of budget in the Parliament : 1. Railway Budget used to be presented before the General Budget. 2. The Finance bill must be enacted within 75 days of its introduction. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2024
34. Parliamentary authorization is necessary prior to expenditure fromAsked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2023
35. The stages in the normal financial legislation include: Presentation of the Budget Discussion on the Budget Passing of Appropriation Bill Vote on Account Passing of the Finance Bill Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes:Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2010
36. With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements: Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements. Which of the statements given above are correct?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2004
37. Budget of the Government of India used to be presented as per tradition at 5:30 p.m. in the Lok Sabha. In which year, was the time of presentation shifted to 11:00 a.m. ?Asked in APPSC Group II Prelims 2016
38. Choose the correct alternative:Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021
39. Any sum required to satisfy any judgment, decree or award of any court or arbitral tribunal shall be charged onAsked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2019
40. Arrange the following stages in the Enactment of Budget in proper order - (1) General discussion (2) Appropriation Bill (3) Finance Bill (4) Voting of the demands for grant (5) Presentation to LegislatureAsked in ADDITIONAL PRIVATE SECRETARY EXAM 2023
41. The detailed demand of grants is presented inAsked in Assistant Auditor (Direct) 2021
42. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come fromAsked in Extension officer (EO) 2019
43. The advance grant made by the Parliament before passing the budget, is calledAsked in Group B Exam 2012
44. Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct code: Assertion (A) : The Parliament of India consists of the President and two Houses. Reason (R) : The President is a part of the legislature even though he does not sit in Parliament except for the purpose of delivering his opening address.Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023
45. The PresidentAsked in BPSC Prelims Exam 64th
46. Which one of the following statements about the composition of the Parliament is not correct ?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2021
47. Which among the following is not the strength or chief benefit of Bicameralism?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2022
48. Who among the following can participate in the deliberations of Lok Sabha while being a member of Rajya Sabha ?Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2013
49. Who among the following doesn't take oath of the office ?Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2016
50. Which statement of the following statements is incorrect?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2018