UPPSC PCS 2021 · Question 61 of 150

The primary duty of the Finance Commission of India is

Polity

ATo give the recommendations on distribution of tax revenue between the Union and StatesCorrect
BTo prepare the Union Annual Budget
CTo advise the President on financial matters
DTo allocate funds to various Ministries/Departments of the Union and State Governments

Answer: A. To give the recommendations on distribution of tax revenue between the Union and States

The Finance Commission's primary duty is recommending distribution of tax revenue between Union and States (Article 280).

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UPPSC PCS 2021 · Question 61 of 150

Polity

ATo give the recommendations on distribution of tax revenue between the Union and StatesCorrect
BTo prepare the Union Annual Budget
CTo advise the President on financial matters
DTo allocate funds to various Ministries/Departments of the Union and State Governments

The Finance Commission's primary duty is recommending distribution of tax revenue between Union and States (Article 280).

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