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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2011
Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 289Interactive Test Mode
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Q289. With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?

With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

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Under Article 280, the primary duty of the Finance Commission is to make recommendations to the President regarding: (a) the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the States, (b) the allocation among the States of respective shares, (c) the principles governing grants-in-aid to States from the Consolidated Fund of India, and (d) measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement resources of local bodies. None of options (a), (b), or (c) accurately describe the constitutional role of the Finance Commission.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011 (Q289)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2011 Q289

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2011 GS Paper I Question 289 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2011 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (D): "None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2011 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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