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With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct

With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1) It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent
(2) It has made recommondations concerning sector-specific grants
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(a)

CA

Explanation

The commission has recommended states’ share in net proceeds of tax revenues be 42 per cent, a huge jump from the 32 per cent recommend by the 13th Finance Commission, the largest change ever in the percentage of devolution. As compared to total devolutions in 2014-15, total devolution of states in 2015-16 will increase by over 45 per cent. No sector specific grant recommendations were made. Please read the link below for detailed recommendations.Tikdam: