With reference to the institutional structure that keeps States viable within the Indian federal structure, which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → State Planning Commissions - preparing detailed State Plans
Option (1) State Planning Commissions - preparing detailed State Plans — Correct. Up to 2017, each Five Year Plan included detailed State Plans. These were prepared by the State Planning Commissions of each state, so this pair is correct.
Option (2) Finance Commission - determining the composition of the Rajya Sabha — Incorrect. The Finance Commission is set up every five years to decide on sharing of tax revenues. It is the State legislatures that determine the composition of the Rajya Sabha.
Option (3) GST Council - sharing of tax revenues between Centre and States — Incorrect. The sharing of tax revenues between Centre and States is decided by the Finance Commission. The GST Council is a separate body that includes State members.
Option (4) State legislatures - preparing the lists of subjects of governance — Incorrect. State legislatures determine the composition of the Rajya Sabha. The lists of subjects of governance come from Constitutional provisions defining the powers of the States and the Centre.
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