The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from

The correct answer is B because according to Article 266 of the Indian Constitution, no money can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under appropriation made by law passed by the Parliament. This ensures legislative control over the executive branch regarding public finances. While the President causes the budget to be laid before the Parliament, the actual legal authority to withdraw funds resides solely with the Parliament through the passage of the Appropriation Act.