GK Question

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A 'Cut Motion' in Parliament can be moved during the discussion on Demands for Grants to reduce the amount of a demand by ______.

Answer: Rs. 100

Cut Motions (Rule 173 of Lok Sabha Rules) allow MPs to reduce a Demand for Grants by Rs. 100 to express disapproval of policy, economy, or specific grievances. Types: Policy Cut (oppose policy), Economy Cut (reduce expenditure), Token Cut (specific grievance). While rarely passed, they enable legislative scrutiny of executive spending.

Topic Parliamentary Procedures
Exam Relevance Parliamentary procedure question for SSC and Banking exams; tests financial oversight mechanisms