Challenger Logo

Challenger App

Get it on Google PlayGet it on App Store
App Logo

No.1 PSC Learning App

★
★
★
★
★
1M+ Downloads
Get App
As per Article 279A of the amended Constitution of India, the chairperson of the GST Council is :

AThe President of India

BThe Union Finance Minister

CThe Prime Minister

DNone of the Above

Answer:

B. The Union Finance Minister

Read Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI) introduced the GST Council to modify, regulate and reconcile the goods and services tax in India. 

As per Article 279A of the amended Constitution, the GST Council which will be a joint forum of the Centre and the States, shall consist of the following members: -

  1. Union Finance Minister - Chairperson
  2. The Union Minister of State, in-charge of Revenue of finance - Member
  3. The Minister In-charge of finance or taxation or any other Minister nominated by each State Government - Members

Related Questions:

Which of the statements about the structure of the Election Commission of India is correct?

  1. The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the Prime Minister.
  2. The President appoints the members of the Election Commission.

    Which of the following is true about the Attorney General of India ?  

    1. He has the right of audience in all the courts in India   
    2. His term of the office and remuneration is decided by the president   
    3. He advices the Government of India 
    ദേശീയ പട്ടിക ജാതി/പട്ടികവര്‍ഗ്ഗ ചെയര്‍മാനേയും മറ്റ് അംഗങ്ങളേയും നിയമിക്കുന്നതാര്?
    UPSC യെ കുറിച്ചു പ്രതിപാദിക്കുന്ന ഇന്ത്യൻ ഭരണഘടനയിലെ അനുച്ഛേദം ?
    യൂണിയൻ പബ്ലിക് സർവീസ് കമ്മീഷന്റെ അംഗസംഖ്യ നിശ്ചയിക്കുന്നത് ആര് ?