Question 59
HardOriginal questionThe Finance Commission is constituted by the President under
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Article 280 requires the President to constitute a Finance Commission every fifth year, or earlier if needed.
Its task is to recommend how tax revenue is shared between the Union and the States, and how grants-in-aid are distributed.
Article 263 is the Inter-State Council, a different body with a different purpose.
- Concept
- Article 280
- Typical timeTypical
- 50 s
- Your timeYours
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