Consolidated Fund - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   The salaries and other expenses of the judges and maintenance of the state high courts are charged from -

a. Consolidated Fund of India
b. Consolidated Fund of State
c. Contingency fund
d. Public Account
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Consolidated Fund of State

Explanation:
- The salaries and other expenses of the judges and maintenance of the state high courts are charged from Consolidated fund of the state. The article 202 deals with the state budget.
- Article 202(3): ”expenditure in respect of the salaries and allowances of Judges of any High Court and any sums required to satisfy and judgment, decree or award of any court or arbitral tribunal”shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of each State


2)   Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?

1.There is a separate Consolidated Fund Of State
2. money can be withdrawn from this fund without the Parliament's approval.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
No money can be withdrawn from Consolidated Fund without the Parliament's approval.