Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Constitution of India has a quasi-federal framework.
2.The primary task of recommending grants to States in need of assistance is of the Parliamentary Committees.
3.Special financial packages given to states are additional grant under Article 282 of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Constitution of India is considered to have a quasi-federal framework. This means it exhibits characteristics of both a federation (strong central government with independent states) and a unitary state (strong central government with subordinate units). Special financial packages are an additional grant under Article 282, which falls under ‘Miscellaneous Financial Provisions’.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The primary task of recommending grants to States in need of assistance is that of the Finance Commission, until Parliament makes legislation in this regard.
Source: The Hindu
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