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Q. Discuss the role of the Finance Commission in strengthening cooperative federalism in India. (10 marks, 150 words)6½/10
The Finance Commission, set up under Article 280,
1Good — Article cited
recommends how taxes are shared between the
Union and the States. The 15th FC kept the States'
2Add: horizontal criteria (population, area, forest)
share at 41% and suggested grants to local bodies.
However, cesses and surcharges stay outside the
3Right point — give one figure
divisible pool, so the States' real share falls.
In conclusion, the FC anchors fiscal balance.
4Conclusion needs a way forward
Introduction 1/1.5Body 4/6Conclusion 1/1.5Presentation 0.5/1
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Remarks sit beside the line they are about, in plain words. Marks follow the demand of the question — introduction, each part of the body, conclusion — not a fixed formula.
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