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Indian Polity UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Sarkaria Commission was set up to review:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: the relations between the Union and the States

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “the relations between the Union and the States ”.
The Sarkaria Commission was established in June 1983 by the Indian government to review the balance of power between the state and central governments, and to suggest changes to the Constitution of India.

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