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

  1. It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development
  2. It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings
  3. It ensures transparency in financial administration
  4. None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

Explanation

Option (d) is the correct answer
  • None of the statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct in the context of the Finance Commission.

Infographic explaining the 16th Finance Commission of India, detailing its constitutional basis under Article 280, structure with 1 chairman and 4 members, and qualifications per Finance Commission Act, 1951. It highlights terms of reference including horizontal and vertical devolution of funds, key issues like revenue mismatch and tax share reduction, and recommendations for grants, disaster financing, and increasing state revenue share to 49%.

Answer: (d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context | Difficulty Level: Easy
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