BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 76
Which of the following statements about Lord Mayo's Resolution of 1870 are correct? 1. It was the first step that bifurcated Central and Provincial finances. 2. Provincial governments were empowered to administer certain services. 3. It attempted to rectify existing imparity. 4. It focused on the actual needs of the provinces.
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Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Mayo's 1870 resolution began financial decentralisation: provinces got fixed grants to run services like police, jails, education and health.
- (A) Incorrect
Wrong: 3 and 4 also describe the resolution's aims.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: statement 1 is also correct.
- (D) Correct
Correct: Mayo's financial decentralisation gave provinces fixed grants for services, addressing imbalance and needs.