Matching Indian Constitution Articles with Relevant Councils

This question requires matching specific Articles of the Indian Constitution (List I) with the corresponding Councils, Commissions, or Tribunals established under them (List II). Let's analyze each article:

• (a) Article 280: This Article of the Constitution mandates the creation of a Finance Commission. The Finance Commission is a constitutional body responsible for recommending the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the states, and among the states themselves. Therefore, Article 280 corresponds to 4. Finance Commission.
• (b) Article 263: This Article empowers the President to establish an Inter-State Council. Such a council aims to promote cooperation between the Union and the states and resolve issues that may arise between them. Thus, Article 263 matches with 1. Inter-State Council.
• (c) Article 262: This Article deals with the parliamentary legislation concerning the settlement of disputes related to water sharing between states. It allows Parliament to enact laws for the adjudication of such disputes, often leading to the formation of Inter-State Water Dispute Tribunals. Hence, Article 262 corresponds to 2. Inter-State Water Dispute Tribunal.
• (d) Article 279 A: This Article was introduced by the 101st Amendment Act, 2016. It provides for the establishment of the Goods and Services Tax Council (GST Council), which is a constitutional body for making recommendations on issues related to Goods and Services Tax. Therefore, Article 279 A matches with 3. Goods and Services Tax Council.

Final Correct Matching

Based on the analysis of each article:

• (a) $\text{Art. } 280$ → 4. Finance Commission
• (b) $\text{Art. } 263$ → 1. Inter-State Council
• (c) $\text{Art. } 262$ → 2. Inter-State Water Dispute Tribunal
• (d) $\text{Art. } 279 \text{ A}$ → 3. Goods and Services Tax Council

The correct combination is (a)-4, (b)-1, (c)-2, (d)-3.