Previous year MCQs

Indian Polity UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

Who amongst the following is responsible for revenue sharing between the State Government and the Local Government?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: The Finance Commission

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The Finance Commission”.
Article 243 (I) provides the constitution of a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats and to make recommendations to the Governor. State Finance Commission reviews the financial position of the panchayats in a state.

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Code:
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