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Question : From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without prior approval of the Parliament?

Option 1: Consolidated Fund of India 

Option 2: Contingency Fund of India

Option 3: Vote-on-Account

Option 4: From the Treasury


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Correct Answer: Contingency Fund of India


Solution : The correct answer is the contingency fund of India.

There are three types of funds created in Union of India. They are- Consolidated Fund of India, Contingency fund of India and Public Accounts of India. The Consolidated Fund of India is established as per the Article 266 of the Indian constitution and contingency fund is established under Article 267. Public Account of India is also created under Article 266. The contingency fund is established to meet the unprecedented circumstances like natural disasters etc. It is at the disposal of President and it does not require prior approval of the Parliament.

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