WBCS.LIVE practice question

Article 280 of the Indian Constitution lays down the establishment of the ________.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Planning Commission
  2. Inter-State Council
  3. Election Commission
  4. Finance Commission

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Finance Commission

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Finance Commission šŸ“š Explanation: Article 280 of the Indian Constitution mandates the establishment of the Finance Commission by the President every five years. The primary duty of this constitutional body is to recommend how net tax revenues should be shared between the Center and the States. It plays a critical role in maintaining fiscal federalism and resolving financial imbalances between different tiers of government. its recommendations ensure a transparent division of national wealth.