Question

Consider the following statements:
1. Policy cut motion -The amount of the demand be reduced by Rs. 100.
2. Economy cut motion -The amount of demand be reduced by specific amount
3. Token cut motion - The amount of the demand be reduced to Re 1.

Which of the above is/are correctly matched?

• A. a) 1 only
  
• B. b) 2 only
  
• C. c) 1 and 3 only
  
• D. d) All of the above
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B b) 2 only


Answer : B
Policy Cut Motion: It represents the disapproval of the policy underlying the demand. It states that the amount of the demand be reduced to Re 1.

Economy Cut Motion: It represents the economy that can be affected in the proposed expenditure. It states that the amount of the demand be reduced by a specified amount (which may be either a lumpsum reduction in the demand or ommission or reduction of an item in the demand).

Token Cut Motion: It ventilates a specific grievance that is within the sphere of responsibility of the Government of India. It states that the amount of the demand be reduced by Rs 100.