Question

A key recommendation of SFCs often involves the augmentation of the Consolidated Fund of the State to supplement the resources of:

• A. The State Legislature and the Governor.
• B. Panchayats and Municipalities.
• C. The High Court and the Advocate General.
• D. The Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Panchayats and Municipalities.

• The SFC's recommendations are aimed at strengthening local self-governance.

• A major part of this is suggesting measures to augment the state's consolidated fund so that it can be used to financially support local bodies, ensuring they have sufficient resources to carry out their functions.