Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

Which of the following commissions has the power to distribute financial resources between the centre and the states?

Options:

Election commission

Finance commission

National commission

NITI Aayog

Correct Answer:

Finance commission

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Finance commission

The Finance Commission of India has the power to distribute financial resources between the central government and the state governments. The Finance Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. Its primary function is to recommend the distribution of tax revenues and grants-in-aid from the central government to the state governments. The Commission also recommends measures to improve the financial position of both the central and state government.