Which of the following grants is famously characterized as a 'blank check' given to the executive by the Lok Sabha, intended to meet an unexpected demand upon the resources of India?

Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 719

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Explanation

A Vote of Credit is granted for meeting an unexpected demand upon the resources of India, when on account of the magnitude or the indefinite character of the service, the demand cannot be stated with the details ordinarily given in an estimate. Hence, it is described as a 'blank check' given to the executive by the Lok Sabha.