Which of the following expenditures are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India?
- The debt charges for which the Government of India is liable
- The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure relating to his/her office
- The salaries, allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of Judges of the Supreme Court
- The salaries and allowances of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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1 and 2 only
Incorrect Answer1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer2, 3 and 4 only
Incorrect Answer3 and 4 only
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Expenditures that are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India are those that Parliament does not vote on annually and include:
1. The debt charges for which the Government of India is liable: These payments are directly charged to the Fund.
2. The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure relating to his/her office: These are charged expenditures.
3. The salaries, allowances, and pensions payable to or in respect of Judges of the Supreme Court: This is also charged to the Fund.
4. The salaries and allowances of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha: These are charged expenditures as well.
Answer: Option 2 - 1, 2, 3 and 4
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