GK Question

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The GST Council is an example of cooperative federalism where both Union and States participate in decision-making on indirect taxation.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

GST Council (Article 279A): Chaired by Union Finance Minister; members include Union Minister of State for Finance + State Finance Ministers. Decisions by 3/4 majority: Centre has 1/3 vote weight, States collectively 2/3. Enables consensus-based decisions on GST rates, exemptions, thresholds. Exemplifies cooperative federalism: shared sovereignty in fiscal policy for 'One Nation, One Tax'.

Topic Centre-State Relations - Cooperative Federalism
Exam Relevance Contemporary cooperative federalism question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2
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