UPSC CAPF (AC) 2024 Paper I · Question 100

Question 100 of the UPSC CAPF (AC) 2024 Paper I (4 August 2024). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.

1. CAPF 2024 · P-I · Q100 · Indian Economy · Public Finance & Taxation

   What is the percentage weightage assigned to Forest and Ecology in the devolution formula given by the Fifteenth Finance Commission of India for sharing of Union tax revenue with the States?

   1. 10%
   2. 15%
   3. 7.5%
   4. 2.5%

   राज्यों के साथ संघ के कर राजस्व को साझा करने के लिए भारत के पंद्रहवें वित्त आयोग द्वारा दिए गए न्यागमन सूत्र (डिवोल्यूशन फॉर्म्यूला) में वन और पारिस्थितिक तंत्र को कितने भारांक दिए गए हैं?

   1. 10%
   2. 15%
   3. 7.5%
   4. 2.5%
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   Answer: (1) 10%

   उत्तर: (1) 10%

   The 15th FC's horizontal devolution weights are income distance 45%, population (2011) 15%, area 15%, forest and ecology 10%, demographic performance 12.5% and tax and fiscal effort 2.5%. The 7.5% option is the weight the 14th FC gave to forest cover.

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