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UPPSC PCS 2021 · Question 88 of 150

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The President of India determines the qualifications of the Chairman and Members of the Finance Commission. Reason (R): Chairman and members are appointed by the President of India.

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  1. ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
  2. BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
  3. C(A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. D(A) is false, but (R) is trueCorrect

Answer: D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Explanation

Qualifications are determined by Parliament under Article 280 (A is false); the President appoints the chairman and members (R is true).

Source: https://www.drishtiias.com/images/pdf/UPPSC 2021 Prelims GS Paper -1.pdf

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