31. The authorisation for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from
(a) the President of India.
(b) the Parliament of India.
(c) the Prime Minister of India.
(d) the Union Finance Minister.
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32. Which one of the following taxes is levied and collected by the Union but distributed between Union and States?
(a) Corporation tax
(b) Tax on income other than on agricultural income
(c) Tax on railway fares and freights
(d) Customs
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33. When will demand become a grant?
(a) When a demand is proposed.
(b) After the discussion on demand is over.
(c) After the demand is granted.
(d) When the Budget Session is closed.
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34. All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the
(a) Contigency Fund of India
(b) Public Account
(c) Consolidated Fund of India
(d) Deposits and Advances Fund
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35. The provisions regarding division of taxes between the Union and the States
(a) can be suspended during financial emergency.
(b) can be suspended during national emergency.
(c) can be suspended under any circumstances.
(d) can be suspended only with the consent of majority of the State Legislatures.
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36. Which Article among the following says that Indian Constitution provisions about interstate relation?
(a) Article 262
(b) Article 263
(c) Article 264
(d) Article 265
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37. An Inter-State Council may be established by
(a) the Parliament
(b) the President
(c) the National Development Council
(d) the Zonal Council
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38. What is the source of Inter-State councils?
(a) Constitution
(b) Parliamentary laws
(c) Recommendation of Planning Commission
(d) Approved Resolution by CM
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39. In which year Inter-State Council was established on the recommendation of Sarkaria Commission?
(a) 1985
(b) 1989
(c) 1990
(d) 1992
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40. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Inter-State Council?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Home Minister
(c) President
(d) None of these
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