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Indian Polity UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

Finance is divided between the Central and the States:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: On the recommendation of the finance commission

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “On the recommendation of the finance commission”.
The division of finances between the Central government and the States in India is determined by the recommendations of the Finance Commission, which is constituted under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.

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