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Q1 · easy · Article 264
Under Article 264, what does the term 'Finance Commission' mean in this Part?
- A.A Finance Commission constituted under article 280.✓ correct
- B.Any finance committee constituted by Parliament.
- C.A State Finance Commission constituted under state law.
- D.Any body that advises on fiscal matters.
Why: The provision states: "In this Part, 'Finance Commission' means a Finance Commission constituted under article 280." Therefore the term, in this Part, specifically refers to a Finance Commission constituted under article 280.
Read Article 264 — Interpretation →Q2 · easy · Article 264
According to Article 264, the phrase 'In this Part' indicates the scope of the definition applies to:
- A.The entire Constitution of India.
- B.This Part of the Constitution only.✓ correct
- C.All Schedules and Appendices.
- D.All statutes passed by Parliament.
Why: Article 264 begins with the words "In this Part," which confines the stated meaning to the Part in which the article appears. Hence the definition applies to this Part only.
Read Article 264 — Interpretation →Q3 · medium · Article 264
Would a body called 'Finance Commission' set up by a State legislature be covered by the definition in Article 264?
- A.Yes, any body named 'Finance Commission' is covered.
- B.Only if Parliament approves it.
- C.No, not unless it is constituted under article 280.✓ correct
- D.Yes, if it performs similar functions to the constitutional body.
Why: The article defines 'Finance Commission' as one "constituted under article 280." A State-created body named 'Finance Commission' would not fall within this definition unless it were constituted under article 280.
Read Article 264 — Interpretation →Q4 · medium · Article 264
Does the definition in Article 264 include a Finance Commission constituted under a different constitutional article than article 280?
- A.Yes, any constitutionally constituted finance commission is included.
- B.Yes, if other articles confer similar powers.
- C.Yes, if Parliament declares it so for this Part.
- D.No; it refers specifically to a Finance Commission constituted under article 280.✓ correct
Why: Article 264 expressly ties the term to a Finance Commission "constituted under article 280." It therefore does not extend the meaning to commissions constituted under other constitutional provisions.
Read Article 264 — Interpretation →Q5 · hard · Article 264
Which statement best describes the method Article 264 uses to define 'Finance Commission'?
- A.It creates and establishes a new Finance Commission within this Part.
- B.It defines 'Finance Commission' by direct reference to a commission constituted under article 280.✓ correct
- C.It enumerates the powers and duties of the Finance Commission.
- D.It limits the term to commissions established by state legislation.
Why: The article does not create or list functions; it defines the term by stating: "'Finance Commission' means a Finance Commission constituted under article 280." Thus it is a definitional reference to article 280.
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