Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

Who was the Chairman of the 13th Finance Commission?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Vijay Kelkar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vijay Kelkar”.
Vijay L. Kelkar was the chairman of the 13th Finance Commission.29 Jun 2021

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