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Under Article 115 of the Indian Constitution, when does the government present 'Supplementary Grants' to Parliament?

A. When the amount authorized for the current financial year is found to be insufficient for that year

B. When a need has arisen during the current financial year for supplementary or additional expenditure upon some new service✓ Correct Answer

C. When money has been spent on any service during a financial year in excess of the amount granted for that service

D. When the regular annual budget cannot be passed before the commencement of the financial year

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 115 of the Constitution governs the presentation of Supplementary, Additional, or Excess Grants, specifying that supplementary grants are presented when a need arises during the current financial year for additional expenditure on a new service. Regular budget delays or excess spending fall under separate constitutional provisions.

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