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Which of the following expenditures is 'charged' on the Consolidated Fund of India, meaning it is not subject to a vote by the Lok Sabha?
Salaries of Supreme Court Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, so Parliament may discuss them but does not vote on them. Ministers' salaries, scheme grants and subsidies are voted demands for grants and require Lok Sabha approval.
- ASalaries and allowances of the Union Ministers
- BGrants for a centrally sponsored scheme
- CSalaries of the Judges of the Supreme CourtCorrect
- DSubsidy on fertilisers
Explanation
Expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund, such as the salaries of Supreme Court judges, the President's emoluments and debt charges, can be discussed but is not voted upon. Ministers' salaries, scheme grants and subsidies are votable demands for grants. Therefore judges' salaries are the charged item.
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