Question

A state government wants to raise a loan from the market, but it still owes money to the Central Government on an earlier loan. The state is told it cannot borrow without the consent of the Centre in this situation. Under which Article of the Constitution does this restriction on state borrowing appear?

1.
Article 293
2.
Article 292
3.
Article 282
4.
Article 294
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Article 293

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Detailed Solution

सही उत्तर Article 293 है।

Key Points

Article 293 provides that a state may not raise a loan without the consent of the Government of India if any part of a previous loan from the Centre is still outstanding.

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Question:

A state government wants to raise a loan from the market, but it still owes money to the Central Government on an earlier loan. The state is told it cannot borrow without the consent of the Centre in this situation. Under which Article of the Constitution does this restriction on state borrowing appear?

1.
Article 293
2.
Article 292
3.
Article 282
4.
Article 294

Correct Answer: Article 293

Article 293 provides that a state may not raise a loan without the consent of the Government of India if any part of a previous loan from the Centre is still outstanding.

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