Consider the following statements about the State Finance Commission’s powers:
The Commission can requisition public records from any office.
The Commission determines the taxes that panchayats can levy and expend.
The Commission’s members are appointed by the President of India.
Consider the following statements about the 16th Finance Commission:
Dr. Arvind Panagariya is the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.
The Commission includes a member with specialized knowledge of economics.
The Commission submits its report directly to the Parliament.
Consider the following statements about the Finance Commission’s role:
It recommends the allocation of tax proceeds between the Centre and the states.
It advises on measures to improve the financial position of panchayats and municipalities.
It has the authority to directly levy taxes on states.
Consider the following statements about the State Finance Commission:
It is constituted under Article 243-I and Article 243-Y of the Constitution.
The Commission’s members may be appointed on a part-time basis.
The Commission’s recommendations are enforceable by law.
Consider the following statements about the Finance Commission:
The Finance Commission is described as the balancing wheel of fiscal federalism in India.
The First Finance Commission was chaired by K.C. Neogy.
The Finance Commission has the power to summon witnesses like a civil court.
Which of the following statements are correct about the State Finance Commission’s procedures?
The Commission determines its own procedures for conducting business.
The Commission submits its report to the Governor, who presents it to the state legislative assembly.
The Commission can appoint an unlimited number of members.
Which of the following statements are correct about the functions of the Finance Commission?
It recommends measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of a state to support panchayats and municipalities.
It determines the principles governing grants-in-aid to states from the Centre.
It directly allocates funds to local bodies like panchayats and municipalities.
Which of the following statements are correct about the advisory role of the Finance Commission?
The Finance Commission’s recommendations are advisory and not binding on the Union government.
P.V. Rajamannar, Chairman of the Fourth Finance Commission, emphasized that recommendations should not be rejected without compelling reasons.
The Finance Commission has the authority to enforce its recommendations.
Which of the following statements are correct about the State Finance Commission?
The State Finance Commission reviews the financial position of panchayats and municipalities.
The Commission has the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
The State Finance Commission’s recommendations are binding on the state government.
Which of the following statements are correct about the composition of the Finance Commission?
The Finance Commission consists of a chairman and four other members appointed by the President.
The qualifications of the members are determined by the Parliament.
All members of the Finance Commission must have specialized knowledge of economics.
Which of the following statement is/are correct about the earthquake waves?
(i) P-waves can travel through solid, liquid and gaseous materials.
(ii) S-waves can travel through solid and liquid materials.
(iii) The surface waves are the first to report on seismograph.
P X Q means ' P is the mother of Q'
P + Q means ' P is the brother of Q'
P - Q means 'P is the sister of Q'
P ÷ Q means 'P is the father of Q'
Which of the following shows 'A is the maternal uncle of B' ?
Identify the disease/disorder not related to Kidney:
- Renal calculi
- Gout
- Glomerulonephritis
- Myasthenia gravis