Finance Commission Constitution Timeline
Article 280(1) of the Constitution of India outlines the provisions for the establishment of the Finance Commission.
Key Provision: As per Article 280(1), the President of India is required to constitute a Finance Commission.
Frequency: This constitution is mandated to happen every five years or at such earlier times as the President considers necessary.
This ensures regular review and advice on financial matters between the Union and the States.
Important Questions from Constitutional Bodies
Consider the following events :
1. Establishment of the Planning Commission
2. Formation of the National Development Council (NDC)
3. Approval of the First Five-Year Plan by the NDC
4. Constitution of the National Planning Committee
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the above events?
- Who among the following is the Chairperson of the Goods and Services Tax Council?
Which one of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is not correct ?
Consider the following statements about Attorney-General in India:
1. She/he is the first law officer of the Government of India
2. She/he has a right to speak in any House of Parliament without any right to vote
3. She/he is appointed by the President of India
4. She/he is a whole-time counsel for the Government in the court of law
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements relating to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is/are correct?
1. The CAG can attend the sittings of the Committee on Public Accounts.
2. The CAG can attend the sittings of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
3. The jurisdiction of CAG is co-extensive with the powers of the Union Government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
