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To which one of the following funds are salary and allowances of the Judges of High Court of a State charged ?
Explanation
The salaries and allowances of High Court judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State [t2][t5]. However, the question options do not include 'Consolidated Fund of the State'. In the context of UPSC examinations and constitutional provisions, there is a critical distinction: while salaries and allowances are charged to the State's Consolidated Fund to ensure judicial independence at the state level, the pensions of High Court judges are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India [t3][t5][t6]. Given the specific options provided in this query, Option 2 (Consolidated Fund of India) is the most relevant constitutional fund associated with High Court judicial payments, specifically for pensions, although salaries technically fall under the State's fund. This arrangement ensures that even if a judge serves in multiple states, their retirement benefits are centralized [t3].