State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 47

What does the state government constitute every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats?

  1. Finance Committee
  2. Advisory Commission
  3. Advisory Committee
  4. Finance Commission
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (D) Finance Commission

Explanation

The State Finance Commission recommends sharing of taxes and grants between the state and Panchayats.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: not the constitutional body.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: not the constitutional body.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: not the constitutional body.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: Article 243-I requires a State Finance Commission every five years.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.