Comparing the 14th and 15th Finance Commissions, which of the following statements are correct? (i) The weightage of income distance has increased (ii) The weightage of population (2011 census) has increased (iii) The weightage of area has remained the same
(ii) and (iii) only
Horizontal devolution weights of the 14th Finance Commission: income distance 50%, population (1971) 17.5%, population (2011) 10%, area 15%, forest cover 7.5%.
Weights of the 15th Finance Commission: income distance 45%, population (2011) 15%, area 15%, forest and ecology 10%, demographic performance 12.5%, tax effort 2.5%.
Income distance: 50% to 45%, so it decreased. Population (2011): 10% to 15%, so it increased. Area: 15% to 15%, so it remained the same.
Check: the second and third statements hold, the first does not.
Hence, (ii) and (iii) only.
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Which of the following is/are true about the residuary powers under the Constitution?
(i) It follows the precedent of Canada.
(ii) The Constitution vests the residuary power in the Union Legislature.
(iii) Residuary powers are conferred upon the courts.
Match the criteria for devolution weight % in 15th Finance Commission.
(a) Tax efforts 1. 10.0% (b) Population (2011) 2. 2.5% (c) Forest and Ecology 3. 15% (d) Income Distance 4. 45%
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