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Consider the following statements with respect to the Finance Commission - I. The Finance Commission (F

Q: Answer-Consider the following statements with respect to the Finance Commission - I. The Financ...

The Finance Commission FC is a constitutional body that determines the method and formula for distributing the tax proceeds between the Centre and states, and among the states as per the constitutional arrangement and present requirements. Under Article 280 of the Constitution, the President of India is required to constitute a Finance Commission at an interval of five years or earlier. The 15th Finance Commission was constituted by the President of India in November 2017, under the chairmanship of NK Singh. Its recommendations will cover a period of five years from the year 2021-22 to 2025-26.

C is a constitutional body that determines the method and formula for distributing the tax proceeds between the Centre and states, and among the states as per the constitutional arrangement and present requirements. II. Under Article 281 of the Constitution, the President of India is required to constitute a Finance Commission. III. The 15th Finance Commission was constituted by the President of India in November 2017, under the chairmanship of NK Singh. Its recommendations will cover a period of five years from the year 2021-22 to 2026 27. Which of the following statements is/are NOT TRUE ?

A Only I

B Only I & III

C Only II & III

D Only II

E None of these

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