Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
What is the primary objective of passing a 'Token Cut Motion' during the budget discussion in the Lok Sabha?
A. To reduce the demand for grant by exactly one rupee
B. To ventilate a specific grievance within the sphere of responsibility of the Government of India✓ Correct Answer
C. To express absolute disapproval of the policy underlying the demand
D. To reduce the demand for grant by a specified amount
💡 Solution & Explanation
A Token Cut Motion proposes to reduce a budget demand for grant by one hundred rupees to express specific grievances or highlight administrative shortcomings within the government's jurisdiction. Policy cut motions aim to express absolute disapproval of underlying policies by reducing grants to one rupee, whereas economy cut motions seek specific financial reductions. These motions are essential parliamentary tools enabling opposition members to hold the executive accountable during budget debates.
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